Expediting specialist

FLS is a leading, minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services and expertise across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme. We are building a new Global Business Center (GBC) in Bucharest. Our GBC in Bucharest will provide key services across our business including IT, Finance, HR, Customer Service and our Manufacturing Center of Excellence, just to name a few. At FLS, we empower the future of Mining to operate more sustainably and if you want to contribute to this important work, let’s talk!

We are a globally, diverse, and multicultural organization with ~8,000 colleagues operating out of 40+ countries earning about 3b EUR in 2023. In addition to a competitive salary and benefit package, we provide an environment where individuals can apply their expertise and discover their potential through many different career opportunities and locations. Come join us!

As Expediting Specialist, you will be responsible for on time delivery that supports the full scope of purchase order and procurement processes by providing the best conditions in terms of quality, price, delivery terms, and sustainability in accordance with guidelines and all in compliance with group regulations and procedures. 

You will be part of the Mining Service Procurement Team for EMEA and be predominatly responsible for European suppliers while based in Bucharest, Romania.

We actively support diversity and inclusion, and we work for equality, ensuring we all have an equal opportunity to make the most of our talents.

Your responsibilities

• To ensure on time delivery as per Purchase Orders/Contracts.

• To ensure all Supplier’s forecast are realistic as per progress report, this includes physical visits to suppliers to verify the progress against commitments.

• Co-ordination with Vendor/Engineering/Quality Control/Originator.

• Follow up on vendors for manufacturing schedule/Quality Control Plan

• Update in our Project Management System & circulate the Purchase Orders wise status report in regular frequency.

• Ensures timely escalation if there is a delay at any stage of operation in Post Order activities.

• Inspection report / document from vendor and working with Quality Control for inspection clearance.

• Coordinating for packing list for shipping clearance.

• Improves on time delivery by creating a good networking and influencing with suppliers and other stakeholders.

• To ensure Suppliers payments as per Purchase Orders.

What you bring

• Minimum 5 Years of experience as an Expeditor.

• Demonstrated knowledge of handling suppliers and how to improve them in terms of faster delivery and quality standards.

• Ability to work in a team or individually on multiple concurrent projects with cross function teams across various regions while maintaining high attention to detail.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good organization, multitasking and time management skills that delivers effective planning.

• Experience in building and maintaining good relationships with suppliers.

• ERP system experience and ability to use MS Office suite.

• Experienced in a product supply / production driven environment in industrial/engineering field with knowledge of manufacturing processes and technical specifications.

What we offer

• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities

• We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. 

• As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers