Senior Desk Expeditor

Job Title: Senior Desk Expeditor

Experience Required: 1215 Years

Employment Type: Third-Party Payroll

Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Chemical / Energy / Power / Mining / Pharma

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Desk Expeditor with 1215 years of expertise in project expediting, vendor coordination, and material monitoring for large-scale industrial projects. The candidate will be responsible for post-order expediting, supplier follow-ups, project schedule monitoring, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment. The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used in hydrocarbon, chemical, pharmaceutical, power, and related sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize projects based on deadlines and delivery commitments.
• Monitor and maintain project delivery schedules and purchase orders.
• Prepare and issue Material Status Reports (MSR) and expediting reports.
• Track work hour consumption and overall project progress.
• Identify potential delays and proactively inform Project Manager and Client.
• Follow up with suppliers for drawings, documents, and component release.
• Coordinate with vendors, sub-vendors, consultants, and client management.
• Conduct expediting, inspection, quality surveillance, and QA/QC activities at manufacturing shops and construction sites.
• Monitor fabrication and manufacturing of equipment such as:
• Pressure Vessels
• Heat Exchangers
• Pumps & Compressors
• Storage Tanks
• Line Pipes
• Static & Rotating Equipment
• Electrical & Instrumentation Packages
• Organize and conduct shop/site meetings; circulate agenda and MOM.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and approved test plans.
• Monitor contractor resource adequacy.
• Identify bottlenecks impacting dispatch and provide corrective action plans.
• Obtain and review revised catch-up plans from manufacturers/contractors.
• Prepare weekly/fortnightly/monthly progress reports for management and Project Head.
• Assist client in smooth project execution.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials used in hydrocarbon, chemical, energy, mining, and pharma projects.
• Good understanding of static equipment, rotating equipment, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with major suppliers/manufacturers in the industry.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and tight project timelines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications in QA/QC or Project Management will be an advantage.