Field Expeditor – Lancashire

£39.50 per hour (outside IR35) + min 40hr week + mileage + overnight accommodation + food allowance + min 12 month contract (rolling)

A global organisation employing more than 55,000 individuals, is looking to engage with a Field Expeditor, who’s remit will be to:

• Support the timely delivery of categorized project plant equipment and contractor document deliverables to the agreed location and on-time.
• Troubleshoot supply chain issues with contractors and represent the group at meetings.
• Manage risk, perform schedule analysis, and ensure that schedule critical equipment and materials are suitably prioritized.
• Provide expediting support at manufacturers’ premises.
• Report regularly on contract package status to the Expediting Supervisor.
• Escalate issues which adversely affect delivery of critical equipment.
• Track and challenge progress in workshop and consistency of the schedule.
• Issue Expediting reports after each visit providing Status of procurement, document and manufacturing progress etc.
• Update material management system with latest forecast dates and comments.
• Oversight of the inspection points to ensure they are well managed.
• Work with contractor and other parties in the design and implementation of recovery plans.
• Consolidate information for the Shipment Authorisation Request / Advance Shipment Notice and liaise with relevant parties to ensure delivery/shipping can proceed.

Field Expeditor profile;

• Previous field expediting experience and proven track record is essential.
• Previous experience in EPR or mega scale international energy projects.
• Demonstrable knowledge and background in mechanical plant equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Ideally to be living in Lancashire or close surrounds to be able to cover sites.
• Relevant College/University education degree, or suitable experience.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Procurement, Manufacturing & Testing Level 3 scheduling.
• Knowledge of the supplier documentation submittal and review process.
• A working knowledge of integrated MRP /materials management systems.
• General knowledge of Nuclear Pressure Equipment requirements, RCC-M and RCC-E codes preferable.
• Experience of optimisation of production flow in factories.
• Flexibility to travel as and when necessary.

If the above Field Expeditor role appeals and you are currently looking for long-term contract work, then please get in touch and one of our consultants will contact you