Job Description:

At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated Expediter to join our talented team at our office located in Cary, North Carolina or Blue Bell, PA.
In this role, you will synchronize and facilitate the flow of work and materials between and within a company's

departments. Expeditors examine production and assign work to ensure compliance with production plans. This may

include liaising with management to establish work progress.

Position Responsibilities

• Growing professional relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborating with project management to prepare for project review meetings.
• Liaising with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Receiving shipments of materials, and examining deliveries to ensure accurate quantities, quality, and specifications.
• Facilitating flow of materials between various departments and parties.
• Examining job cost reports for inconsistencies, such as mischarges.
• Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of warehouse.
• Meeting and collaborating with management to assess reliability of suppliers and vendors, and to identify solutions for ongoing problems.
• Performing clerical duties, and maintaining accurate records and files of activities.
• Following established guidelines, instructions, policies, and procedures

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• 2+ years of work experience in a similar role.
• Proficient understanding of materials and services procurement.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient people skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to comply with company policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience buying capital equipment in a high-regulated industry (e.g. healthcare, energy, pharmaceuticals).
• Bachelors degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience using Procore for bidding activities.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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