Expeditor -- Remote

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

  
Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the buyout and construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world.  Our team is experiencing significant growth in our Advance Facilities business and we are excited to find an Expeditor to support equipment procurement activities on our capital projects. You'll report to the Expediting Manager and will be responsible expediting vendor documentation, the fabrication of equipment, and shipment after award and through closeout. You'll plan and schedule movement of documentation, materials or other goods and/or coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. You'll work to coordinate material movement throughout project cycle, follow up on material orders and verify delivery. In addition, you’ll create and maintain related records, discuss defective or unacceptable goods and services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. You may also be involved with validating vendor invoices.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Familiarity with Expediting Activities, Roles, and Responsibilities.

• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in material requirements from engineering specifications and schedules.

• Ability to interact externally with suppliers, and internally with different groups and departments, as well as Client facing.

• A detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive initiatives simultaneously.

• Proficient in MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, etc.)

• Ability to work as part of a team.

 

Ideally You'll Also Have:

• BA or BS, or equal, preferred, in Business or Supply Management.

•  2 plus years of experience in Expediting or related field.

• Experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science or Specialized Manufacturing industry.

•  Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on providing greater value to our clients.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.