Supply Chain Expeditor

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CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft2 facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

About The Role:

Reporting to our Supply Chain Manager, we are seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Expeditor who will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of materials and components from suppliers to meet production schedules. This role focuses on proactive management of delivery risks, escalation handling and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

This role is critical in ensuring our Supply Chain resilience, compliance and continuous improvement across our US supply chain. You will be responsible for helping us scale a robust supply chain for our US operations, ensuring on-time-in-full, excellence in delivery performance and development of strong customer relationships.

What You'll Be Doing:

General Supplier Management:

• Assist in audits and performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery and standards compliance.
• Collaborate to implement cost reductions, lead-time improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor supplier capacity and proactively manage risk of material shortages.
• Collaborate with your peer teams to validate supplier capabilities and certifications.

Delivery Management:

• Utilize cycle-counting information to assess stock levels, ensuring replenishment timeline does not affect production schedules.
• Monitor ongoing supplier delivery schedules and identify potential delays early.
• Proactively escalate and resolve delivery issues with suppliers to prevent production impact.
• Work with peer teams to ensure all suppliers have clarity on future schedules and can meet requirements.
• Assist in the supplier escalation processes, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.
• Co-ordinate with internal teams (planning, procurement and manufacturing) to implement recovery plans.

Supplier Communication & Relationship Management:

• Support the supplier validation and onboarding process.
• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding delivery commitments.
• Build strong relationships to improve responsiveness and collaboration during escalations through clear communication, proactive management.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Track and report delivery performance metrics (OTD, lead times, escalation frequency).
• Provide internal escalation where KPI trends start to indicate negative supplier performance.
• Ensure robust supplier capacity planning, scheduling, resourcing, milestone tracking and reporting.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to maintain accurate delivery status and update stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify recurring issues and work with suppliers and internal teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support initiatives to reduce lead times and improve supply chain resilience.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., APICS, CIPS).
• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or expediting roles within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in managing supplier performance management, escalations and recovery plans.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills for supplier engagement.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple escalations simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in ERP / MRP systems and Microsoft products.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills with a proactive approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
• Ability to travel is required – approx. 60% - 70%.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A dynamic and growing team focused on innovation and excellence