Manage open-order and purchase-order reports, confirm and expedite supplier orders, coordinate inbound freight schedules, maintain delivery logs, and resolve delivery or supplier issues. The role collaborates with Merchandising, Warehouse, Accounts Payable, Sales, and Customer Service while communicating directly with suppliers. Advanced Excel skills, organization, detail orientation, and cross-functional coordination are important.
Position Title: Expeditor
Location: On-site. Denver, CO
Department: Merchandising
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $25-$29 per hour
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.
Please learn more about Ernest by watching some of our Youtube videos:
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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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