We are hiring an Associate Expeditor in the United Arab Emirates to utilize existing expediting procedures to solve routine or standard problems. This role receives instruction, guidance, and direction from the team while leveraging conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to expediting and supply chain.
About the Role
Core Function: Applying existing expediting procedures to routine and standard project problems
Team Structure: Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from the wider team
Systems Knowledge: Understanding of expediting processes as outlined in the Unifi system
Scope: Supplier liaison, purchase order tracking, and project status reporting
Career Opportunity in UAE Supply Chain & Procurement
Strategic Location: United Arab Emirates — a growing hub for project execution and supply chain operations
Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaising with suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and traffic coordination teams
Hands-On Learning: Direct exposure to materials management systems and expediting practices
Career Growth: A strong foundation for advancement within supply chain and procurement roles
Position Overview
This Associate Expeditor role involves working on assigned projects, executing expediting frequency based on Purchase Order Expediting Level, and liaising with suppliers to facilitate the status of project goods and materials. You will identify supplier performance gaps and delivery delays, monitor materials and shipping status, coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests, resolve Over/Short/Damage reports, and drive accurate, timely project status and expediting reporting.
Why This Role Matters: As Associate Expeditor, you play a key role in keeping project supply chains on schedule by proactively identifying and resolving supplier delivery risks, build cross-functional coordination skills working with Engineering, Quality, and traffic coordination teams, gain hands-on experience with materials management and expediting systems including Unifi, contribute directly to project status reporting and issue resolution, and develop a strong foundation for growth within supply chain and procurement careers.
Key Responsibilities
Project Expediting & Supplier Liaison
- Work on assigned projects and understand the expediting strategy for each
- Execute expediting frequency based on the Expediting Level assigned to the Purchase Order
- Liaise with suppliers and other functions to facilitate the status of project goods and materials
- Identify supplier performance gaps and potential delivery delays, advising others in a timely fashion
Monitoring & Issue Resolution
- Monitor supplier materials, buy-out status, fabrication progress, and shipping/documentation status
- Anticipate early production problems and ensure planned production is not delayed by resource shortages
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve potential problems that may delay delivery of goods or services
- Resolve open PO deliveries and ensure OS&Ds and ERIRs are addressed and closed out
Coordination & Reporting
- Input consistent, timely updates in the Company system and distribute expediting reports to the Project Team and Suppliers
- Coordinate Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) timing with suppliers, package managers, engineers, and inspectors
- Coordinate with the traffic coordinator to resolve export compliance requirements and obtain shipping documents
- Drive accurate and timely project status reporting and weekly expediting reports
- Ensure all packages are closed out after Final Documentation is received
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline, or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 2 years of relevant experience
Experience Requirements
- 0–3 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of Materials Management systems for procurement and logistics
Essential Skills
- Solid understanding of expediting systems used to support project execution
- Understanding of the expediting process as outlined in the Unifi system
- Ability to apply knowledge in expediting work activities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
- Understanding of the overall material management lifecycle
About Associate Expeditor Careers in UAE Supply Chain
This Associate Expeditor role sits at the center of project supply chain execution, applying expediting procedures to keep purchase orders, supplier deliveries, and project schedules on track. The position combines hands-on materials management experience with cross-functional coordination, offering a strong foundation for candidates building a long-term career in supply chain and procurement.
Career Excellence: Build a strong supply chain foundation keeping project deliveries on schedule and on track.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain & Procurement Graduates:Â With a Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification
- Entry to Mid-Level Expeditors: With 0–3 years of relevant experience
- Materials Management Professionals:Â Familiar with procurement and logistics systems
- Detail-Oriented Coordinators:Â Comfortable tracking purchase orders and resolving delivery issues
- Cross-Functional Communicators:Â Skilled liaising with suppliers, Engineering, and Quality teams
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