Materials Expeditor

Columbia

Materials Expeditor =================== **Department:**Operations \& Supply Chain **Employment Type:**Full Time **Location:**Columbia, PA - Plant **Reporting To:**Karen Swigert **Compensation:**$70,000 - $85,000 / year ### Description Own daily inventory performance and material flow across assigned areas. Lead execution through dispatchers and cycle counters, resolve escalations, and ensure inventory accuracy and material availability to support production. ### Key Responsibilities * Own inventory accuracy and material availability in prioritized areas * Manage Leads and ensure full execution coverage across shifts * Oversee Cycle Counters and ensure counts are completed * Act as escalation point for inventory and material issues * Resolve shortages, misplacements, and system discrepancies quickly * Drive corrective actions for recurring inventory problems * Ensure adherence to inventory and material handling processes * Coordinate with production, warehouse, and planning teams * Conduct regular floor walkthroughs to verify execution * Provide daily updates on issues, risks, and performance ### Skills, Knowledge \& Expertise * 3--7 years in inventory, materials, or manufacturing operations * Experience leading teams on the shop floor * Strong understanding of cycle counting and inventory control * ERP or inventory system experience preferred * Strong problem-solving and communication skills