Purchase Order Expeditor

Job Description

The Purchasing Order Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate execution of purchase orders for raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods used in the manufacturing of our client's products. This role serves as the day-to-day liaison between suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to track purchase orders, resolve issues, mitigate delays, and maintain continuity of supply.

The Purchasing Order Expeditor plays a critical role in supporting production schedules and inventory availability within a regulated, high-volume consumer packaged goods environment. Through proactive supplier communication, detailed order tracking, and cross-functional coordination, this position helps ensure materials are delivered on time and in compliance with company quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain coordination, procurement support, or purchase order expediting.
• Experience working within consumer packaged goods, dietary supplements, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of supplier management, purchasing processes, lead times, and logistics coordination.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated environments and quality documentation requirements.
• Experience supporting high-SKU product portfolios and rapidly growing brands.
• Understanding of inventory management and production planning processes.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].