Duties and Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision under the direction of the Logistics Manager
• Oversees and manage PO Trackers and Expediting Reports.
• Supports and work closely with Procurement Buyers on daily operations, as well as coordinates with Logistics service providers and vendors.
• Responsible for the overall expediting process starting from PO issuance to supplier final delivery.
• Responsible for maintaining real time expediting data on PAE’s ERP systems with expediting updates from vendors, processing Purchase Order receipts, shipment updates etc
• Works closely with Procurement, Logistics, Contracts and Finance to strategically organize procurement by period of performance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation ability
• Highly organized – Must be able to track many items simultaneously and develop work methods to facilitate tracking and reporting
• Maintains a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices.
• Provide guidance to procurement on logistics strategy and delivery terms favorable for the company to meet required delivery deadlines.
• Actively manages supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
• Coordinates with Buyers and Suppliers to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and receipt documents and invoices, up to and including executing change orders, enforcing liquidated damages, or recommending temporary suspension, in some cases.
• Plans, organizes, prioritizes and performs multiple tasks to perform job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.
• Works professionally in a team environment and independently as necessary
• Acts with integrity at all times when representing the Company
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in logistics coordination / expediting and demonstrate familiarity and knowledge of international shipping and cross border trade.
• Exposure with International shipping of general cargo and dangerous goods by air / land, logistics coordination skills, thorough understanding of international commercial shipping terms (INCOTERMS), customs process for cross border trades.
• Good understanding on 3PL operations, warehouse operations.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is preferred
• Previous US government contract experience is preferred
• Ability to analyze data, and generate meaningful reports

Education and Computer Skills:

• 0-2 years of experience in Business Administration or a related discipline is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Projects)
• Costpoint, Maximo or ERP system experience is highly desired
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in operating and supporting Procurement functions.