Expeditor

Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Department: Purchasing - 134

Primary Purpose:

The Expeditor is responsible for monitoring the flow of work from supply procurement to actual product deliveries. They will identify process gaps and consult with management to determine solutions. 

About ARUP:

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions:

Expedites purchase orders to maintain material flow and provide customer requests.

Follows up with the vendor on backorders and past due items.

Investigates receiving problems such as shortages, overages, and damages. 

Documents updates in the purchase order notes.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements:

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate: Frequently and effectively communicate with others.

PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies. 

ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.

Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary (standing/seated) position extended periods of time.

Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma or Equivalent or better. Preferred Associates Degree or better. Experience Required High School diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience  OR Associates degree in business or related field Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office Suite Detail oriented Excellent organization and time management skills Customer service skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred 1-2 years Purchasing and vendor order management experience Previous ERP experience Associate's degree or higher degree in supply chain, business, or finance Related certifications in supply chain Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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