Expediter

Date: 29/05/2025
Place of work: Saudi Arabia


Job Title:

(EXP)Expediter

Reference:

20090057

Project

TAL Khobar Office, 2009 Saudi

Salary range:

Excellent salary package with benefits

 

 

Job summary/Role description

To monitor, in coordination with the Post Order Manager, the progress of assigned material supplies against contractual dates and specified methods. This involves engaging the entire post-order structure, technical functions, procurement, and suppliers. Additionally, the role provides timely updates to the broader team on supply progress, highlighting deviations and issues critical for proper planning of material readiness in support of shipping activities.

 

 

Duties and responsibilities

Based on assignments from the Expediting & Inspection Category Manager, the Expediter will:

 

 

  • Define, in agreement with the Post Order Manager and the Expediting & Inspection Category Manager/Head of Department, the type and frequency of expediting activities, aligned with the supply budget.

  • Monitor progress and adherence to the expediting budget using company tools.

  • Activate all communication channels with the supplier to ensure maximum functionality and efficiency throughout the supply process.

  • Identify and define key supply phases with the vendor and monitor compliance. Report negative deviations with detailed communications outlining the issue, expected impacts, and recovery actions planned or agreed upon with the supplier.

  • Validate, in coordination with the Post Order Manager and Category Manager/Head of Department, any quality issues that could affect contractual delivery timelines, including inspection scheduling.

  • Ensure, with technical support, that the vendor produces all contractually required documentation, especially key documents necessary for supply continuity.

  • Monitor approval cycle times for project documentation listed in the “Vendor Deliverable List,” and promote interventions between vendor and technical services when delays could impact contractual deadlines.

  • Produce expediting reports on schedule and after any supplier-related activity.

  • Request advance information from the supplier on weights, volumes, preliminary packing lists, and transport drawings, and verify their accuracy.

  • Analyze expediting reports from external agencies, flag issues, and coordinate corrective actions with the Post Order Manager and relevant functions, monitoring their implementation and outcomes.

  • Ensure compliance with contracts when using external agencies for expediting.

  • Upon successful final inspection, release the technical clearance of the material using company tools.

 

 

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

University Degree or Diploma in Electrical discipline or equivalent  

Experience

  • Significant experience in the industrial construction.
  • Covered a similar role in at least 2-3 projects of comparable size.
  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience working on the Contractor side.

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail, management skills.
  • Team-oriented skills, self-motivation, and direction, with strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution.

Special Requirements and Comments

  • Attention to detail, management skills