Material Expeditor

The Material Expeditor supports Cascadia Motion’s low volume, high mix (LVHM) and NPI driven business by ensuring the timely flow of direct and prototype materials into the manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for tracking open purchase orders, following up with suppliers, identifying material risks, and coordinating closely with Planning and Buyers to support prototype builds, launches, and ongoing production.
The position operates with a high sense of urgency and visibility, enabling schedule adherence while minimizing shortages, delays, and premium freight.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and manage open purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of direct, prototype, and NPI materials.
• Perform regular supplier follow‑ups to confirm order acknowledgment, lead times, ship dates, and delivery status.
• Identify and escalate material shortages or delivery risks, coordinate recovery actions with Buyers and Planners.
• Partner with Planning and direct/NPI Buyers to align material availability with build schedules and priorities.
• Track material from supplier shipment through receipt at the Cascadia Motion facility.
• Provide timely, accurate material status updates to Supply Chain and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP and tracking tools; support shortage and expediting reports.
• Assist with launch and engineering change activity requiring rapid material flow adjustments.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to expediting, supplier performance, and material visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in material expediting, supply chain coordination, production control, or procurement support.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and purchase order management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with suppliers and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in LVHM, prototype, or NPI manufacturing environments.
• Automotive, commercial vehicle, or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with engineering changes and launch‑driven material volatility.

Key Competencies

• Strong follow‑up discipline and sense of urgency
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities and incomplete information
• Collaborative, service‑oriented mindset
• Proficiency with Excel and basic reporting tools

Work Style & Expectations

• On‑site, fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• High interaction with suppliers, Planning, and Purchasing
• Individual contributor role with clear accountability for material readiness

Salary Range:

$54,800 - $75,350

Internal Use Only: Salary

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