Field Expeditor

Field Expeditor – Hampshire
£40 per hour (experience & qualifications dependent & outside IR35) + 40hr week + mileage + overnight accommodation + food allowance + min 12-18 month contract
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 Hampshire or close surrounds to be able to cover sites around Portsmouth, Winchester, Dartford, Gt Yarmouth & possibly Glasgow occasionally.
* 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.
* Self-motivated and able to work remotely with capability to integrate with the Project organisation and the ability to solve issues or propose solutions.
* Flexibility to travel as and when necessary.
* Impact - able to get results and make things happen with the ability to influence at a senior level internally and externally.
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