Supervisor, Expediting Job Listing at Enterprise Products in Houston, TX (Job ID 000FEV)

Description

Make the most of your talents in a fast-paced environment driven by people who strive for achievement.  Enjoy corporate strength, stability, and a rewarding career at a growing industry-leading and diverse operating company with a track record for success.  Tap into the professional possibilities of Enterprise Products Company.

The Expediting Supervisor in the Supply Chain Management Department will be responsible for supervising the Expediting function and team members.  The Expediting Supervisor will form an integral part of the Expediting team.  He/she can expect to work in a demanding, performance-orientated environment where efficiency, reliability, and teamwork are key drivers to success.  Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing corporate-level support, supervision, training, and leadership to the Expediting team.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on Enterprise's corporate guidelines, processes, and policies.
• Developing and serving as the process owner of the expediting process.
• Collaborating with the IT group as the corporate expediting business lead.
• Analyzing data, recommending, and tracking key performance indicators for process efficiencies.
• Assisting the team with the expediting workload when necessary.
• Facilitating resolution to issues arising from the expediting process.
• Being proficient in performing the Sr. Expeditor's and Expeditor's duties
• Expediting urgent orders to gain improved delivery from supplier.
• Leading the expediting of deliverables for EPC projects upon receipt of an approved purchase order through the closeout of the project.
• Managing communication between the project team and suppliers to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Quality review the receipt, inspection, approval and return of all deliverables required by the contract (purchase order).
• Managing contract package requirements with the supplier's production schedule to ensure project milestones are being met.
• Leading the project team to provide accurate and timely reports of project status.
• Quality review the expediting process to identify and elevate potential fabrication issues or shipment delays and direct a resolution or recovery plan.
• Consulting with the supplier and jobsite to coordinate deliveries and identify, report, and resolve discrepancies.
• Quality review the final documentation to satisfy payment milestones and contract completion.
• Working across all time zones.
• Working with the warehouse team and coordinating return of tear down reports and return of repairable items.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications: 

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Construction Management, or Sourcing/Supply Chain Management is preferred. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 8 years of proven experience in project expediting, procurement processes, vendor management, supply chain management, and/or logistics, preferably in the energy industry or related industries (such as process, chemicals, etc.).
• Experience working with Oracle Financial or any other purchase order management software is preferred.  
• Superb organizational skills with strong attention to detail and negotiating skills to resolve problems.
• Ability to intuitively follow the logical flow of production and fabrication schedules and understanding of the obligations involved with contracts and procurement.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive with solutions, persistent.
• Must be team oriented with strong management skills and the ability to organize tasks and be self-motivated with little or no supervision.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology with emphasis on Microsoft Office suite of products. 
• Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
• Travel up to 30%.