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Job Title: Expediter & Inspector

Location: Houston, TX (Energy Corridor)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Expediter & Inspector to join our team. This hybrid role involves managing order expediting processes with vendors while also ensuring the quality and compliance of products through thorough inspections. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, inspection expertise, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspector Duties:

• Review and enforce company quality procedures.
• Examine vendor certificates, including mill certificates, NDE reports, and FAT reports.
• Coordinate third-party inspectors for final inspections when required.
• Develop inspection plans for third-party inspectors visiting vendor facilities.
• Perform inspections at vendor sites and generate detailed inspection reports.
• Verify all items against Inspection Data Sheets (IDS) provided by engineers.
• Create inspection release notes and document findings in SAP.

Expediter Duties:

• Handle a large volume of orders with varying values and complexities.
• Expedite orders with vendors, ensuring all communication is accurately relayed to project teams.
• Engage with suppliers to resolve issues and ensure on-time delivery.
• Record and maintain order status and relevant information in the SAP system.
• Obtain packing lists from vendors and provide shipping release authorization.
• Coordinate with shipping teams to review all shipping documents and invoices.
• Submit shipping documents to the logistics team for shipment coordination.
• Follow up with vendors via email to confirm order delivery status.

Qualifications:

• NDE Level II Certification required.
• Proficiency with AWS standards and practices.
• Strong inspection experience, particularly in reviewing quality documentation and conducting on-site inspections.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for documentation and tracking.
• Excellent communication skills for vendor coordination and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in logistics and shipment coordination.
• Familiarity with third-party inspection processes.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.