Expeditor

Job Description:

Join our Team: Expeditor
Watertown, SD

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Expeditor to contribute to the Terex team in Watertown, SD.

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

This position is responsible for expediting and fulfilling materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors for Terex Utilities. Role also manages the resolution of the clear-to-build reports, future material requirement reports and customer backorders.  Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.

What you’ll do

• Works closely with the Purchasing, Planning, and Logistics Teams
• Be a strong team player with ability to work effectively on cross-functional projects
• Participate in supplier quality activities such as non-conformance and corrective action completion
• Review purchase request for material via MRP (Oracle) or manual purchase requisition
• Expedite Purchase orders via MRP, Kanban, and demand
• Monitor purchase orders to maintain delivery schedules
• Receive and enter supplier acknowledgment information
• Part quote/RFQ Process
• Part setup as necessary
• Must be able to expedite critical components and overdue purchase orders
• Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, invoicing issues, obsolete, rework and scrap material
• Must be able to develop excellent working relationship with both internal and external customers as well as suppliers
• Maintain supplier relationships while continually achieving the highest level of quality material
• Review, analyze, and interpret various reports
• Moderate technical understanding of assigned commodities
• All other duties as assigned

Key Job Tasks

• Procurement
  • Expediting responsibility for Terex Utilities parts
  • Ability to maintain Kanban’s and/or issuing PO and utilize MRP systems to manage purchase transactions
• Material Management
  • Maintain inventory levels for area of responsibility
• Cost Reduction
  • Given direction, execute initiatives to reduce cost

What you’ll bring

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ experience in a purchasing, buyer, or material planner role

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain, business, operations
• MRP system experience is highly preferred
• Engineer to order environment and low volume/high mix purchasing experience, including MRO and production materials purchasing experience
• Project Management experience
• Lean experience or knowledge is a plus
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to read engineering prints
• Ability to interface with company and supplier senior management
• Technical purchasing and out-sourcing skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the procurement field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks
• Ability to research and identify new suppliers

Specific Competencies

• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and work closely with other departments
• Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Effectively communicate with all team members
• Function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude
• Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information
• Continuously search for new and better ways of doing things; challenges the status quo and sets stretch goals; works across boundaries to achieve common goals; strives to continuously improve oneself
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills
• Offer assistance and helps others where needed, backs up others
• Willingness to be flexible to learn new skills based on the need of the company
• Work independently with minimum supervision in a responsible manner

The compensation range for this position is $25.00-$30.00 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Why Join Us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose.
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
• We offer competitive salaries, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link - Careers | Terex Corporate

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected]. 

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.