Company Overview

Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking an...

Job Summary

The Material Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of materials, tools, and supplies required for operational support. This role involves coordinating with procurement, warehousing, and project teams to ensure all materials and equipment are available to meet project deadlines.

Key Deliverables

• Coordinating and expediting the flow of materials, tools, and supplies within or between departments.
• Tracking shipments and deliveries to ensure all necessary supplies are received on schedule.
• Verifying material requests and ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational requirements.
• Communicating effectively with suppliers, vendors, and team members to address delays or material shortages.
• Maintaining and updating inventory records and procurement systems to reflect current material status.
• Inspecting shipments to verify the condition and accuracy of received goods, ensuring compliance with order specifications.
• Identifying and reporting damaged or defective materials to supervisors and ensuring prompt resolution.
• Working closely with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure proper handling and storage of materials.
• Preparing reports and documentation on material usage, delivery timelines, and inventory levels.
• Monitoring and improving material expediting processes to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with organizational, safety, and environmental standards for materials handling and distribution.

Professional Qualifications

Engineering And Technical

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) years of experience in material handling, expediting, or supply chain operations. Familiarity with logistics and supply chain principles, including procurement, inventory management, and warehousing.
• Ability to track, manage, and report on the status of materials and supplies in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in using inventory tracking software, databases, or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments and vendors.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year at the time of hire.

• Coordinating and expediting the flow of materials, tools, and supplies within or between departments.
• Tracking shipments and deliveries to ensure all necessary supplies are received on schedule.
• Verifying material requests and ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational requirements.
• Communicating effectively with suppliers, vendors, and team members to address delays or material shortages.
• Maintaining and updating inventory records and procurement systems to reflect current material status.
• Inspecting shipments to verify the condition and accuracy of received goods, ensuring compliance with order specifications.
• Identifying and reporting damaged or defective materials to supervisors and ensuring prompt resolution.
• Working closely with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure proper handling and storage of materials.
• Preparing reports and documentation on material usage, delivery timelines, and inventory levels.
• Monitoring and improving material expediting processes to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with organizational, safety, and environmental standards for materials handling and distribution.

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and vendors
• Detail-oriented
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in using inventory tracking software, databases, or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in material handling, expediting, or supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with logistics and supply chain principles, including procurement, inventory management, and warehousing.
• Ability to track, manage, and report on the status of materials and supplies in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year at the time of hire.