For over 80 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you’ll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what you’re worth with a lot of really awesome people.
Join a company where your growth powers our progress.
At Ernest, we believe in moving ahead, together. As an Expeditor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the buying process that fuels our operations and drives exceptional customer experiences. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love working cross-functionally, we’d love to meet you.
What You'll Do:
- Manage and update key reports like the open order and purchase order follow-up reports—ensuring information is always accurate and actionable.
- Confirm and expedite orders daily to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Collaborate with Merchandisers, Warehouse, Accounts Payable, and CRM’s (sales) to identify and resolve any issues quickly.
- Communicate directly with suppliers to maintain alignment and reinforce our high standards.
- Coordinate inbound freight schedules and maintain delivery logs (as applicable by location).
- Act as a key connector between Merchandising, Sales, and Customer Service on delivery or supplier performance matters.
What You Bring:
- Experience navigating fast-paced, cross-functional environments, with a strong ability to coordinate across departments and keep processes on track.
- Experience in a purchasing or buying-related environment is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Clear, professional communicator.
- Comfortable juggling multiple priorities under pressure.
- Familiar with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Team-first mentality with a problem-solving mindset.
- Experience in packaging, procurement, or distribution is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, complex formulas, and data analysis.
Why Work at Ernest?
Because here, your betterment is part of our business model. We’ve built a culture around connection, development, and doing work that matters. When you grow, we all grow. That’s the Ernest way.
Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers’ needs, even if we have to invent it!
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Moving Packaging Forward
Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers’ needs, even if we have to invent it!
Skills Required
- Experience in a purchasing or buying-related environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Clear, professional communicator
- Comfortable juggling multiple priorities under pressure
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and data analysis
What We Do
Ernest is a family-owned company that’s been solving industrial supply, packaging and shipping challenges for over 70 years. We don’t just sell boxes. We offer end-to-end business solutions to help companies streamline processes, increase efficiency and find the best packaging to boost their business, hero their product and deliver every time. Our team of experts combines Ernest’s unique customer-first philosophy with a design-driven approach to engineer solutions that meet the unique needs of those we serve. If you’re looking to build a career at an innovative company with great benefits, a win-as-a-team mentality and a healthy sense of humor, check out our job opportunities today. Founded by two brothers in an LA garage, we’ve been pioneering the packaging industry for 75 years. Today, with thirteen divisions and more than 500 employees nationwide, we still pride ourselves on retaining that family feel. We do things differently and drive innovation every day. That’s what moves Ernest, our packaging and our customers forward. Learn more at www.ernestpackaging.com.
