Supply Chain Expeditor

ABOUT CIRCOR

Join a Team That Powers the Mission-Critical.

At CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, we don’t just build pumps and valves—we engineer the heartbeat of the world’s most advanced naval fleets. From our historic Warren, MA facility—home to the legacies of Warren Pumps and Portland Valve - we design and manufacture high-performance fluid control systems that protect those who protect us.

We are building precision technology that operates in the harshest environments on earth—on submarines deep below the surface, on ships safeguarding freedom at sea, and in missions where failure is not an option. By joining the CIRCOR team, you will be contributing to safeguarding people, vessels, and missions around the world.

We’re a global team of over 3,100 people across 100+ countries, united by a single purpose: to keep the world safe, moving, and resilient. As our mission expands, so does our need for exceptional talent and we are looking for driven individuals to grow with us.

At CIRCOR, your expertise fuels something bigger. Every idea you share and every detail you craft contributes to the safety and success of those who serve. We offer more than a job – we offer a career driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and supported by a team that stands behind you.

Because here, you don’t just make products. You make a difference.

SUPPLY CHAIN EXPEDITOR

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Expeditor is responsible for executing daily supplier follow-up activities to ensure timely delivery of purchased materials in support of production and customer commitments. This role serves as a key operational link between Procurement, Planning, and Supplier Quality by maintaining accurate delivery status, identifying risks, and driving timely communication with suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Execute Supplier Follow-Up & Delivery Management

· Perform routine follow-up with assigned suppliers to confirm delivery dates and ensure adherence to purchase order commitments.

· Monitor open purchase orders, focusing on past due, upcoming due, and high-priority items.

· Update ERP/MRP systems with accurate expected delivery dates (EDD).

· Support Buyers in ensuring timely order confirmations and supplier responsiveness.

2. Identify and Escalate Delivery Risks

· Flag late or at-risk deliveries and communicate impacts to Buyers, Planners, and Production Control.

· Escalate unresolved issues to senior expeditors, Buyers, or Supply Chain leadership as appropriate.

· Support tracking of critical shortages impacting production schedules.

3. Maintain Accurate Supplier Delivery Status

· Ensure data accuracy within ERP systems related to supplier commitments and delivery performance.

· Assist in maintaining reports for late orders, aging POs, and material shortages.

· Provide clear, timely updates during daily or weekly shortage and production readiness meetings.

4. Support Supplier Communication & Accountability

· Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned suppliers regarding delivery status and updates.

· Reinforce expectations around communication responsiveness, confirmations, and documentation.

· Coordinate with Supplier Quality and Buyers when issues arise related to quality or documentation.

5. Collaborate with Internal Stakeholders

· Work closely with Planning and Production Control to align material availability with production schedules.

· Support alignment between supplier deliveries and operational priorities.

· Provide input to Buyers regarding supplier performance concerns or recurring issues.

6. Support Expediting Standard Work & Process Discipline

· Follow established expediting standard work processes, tools, and communication cadences.

· Maintain organized records of supplier communications and follow-up actions.

· Contribute ideas for improving expediting efficiency, data accuracy, and communication flow.

7. Assist in Supplier Performance Tracking

· Support tracking of supplier delivery performance metrics.

· Help identify recurring delivery issues and communicate trends to senior team members.

· Participate in basic root cause discussions and corrective action follow-up as directed.

8. Support Program & Compliance Requirements

· Assist in ensuring supplier deliveries meet required documentation and compliance standards (e.g., certifications, traceability).

· Support adherence to customer and regulatory requirements (FAR/DFARS, etc.) under guidance.

· Help ensure materials are received complete and ready for production use.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Epicor, Oracle, IFS, Infor, Dynamics, or similar)

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office tools

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Effective communication skills, both internally and with suppliers

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred

· 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, expediting, or production planning

Other

• U.S. Citizen

COMPANY BACKGROUND

CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.

In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”). The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership can be found at the end of this document.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

Why Work at CIRCOR

Employee Ownership Program:

As part of CIRCOR’s acquisition by KKR, you’re not just an employee – you are an owner. All employees are owners of the company and everyone has a stake in the company’s success. Our ownership culture fosters a sense of pride and accountability, driving innovation and excellence across all levels of the company.

Since 2011, KKR portfolio companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to over 60,000 non-senior management employees, demonstrating how broad-based engagement and alignment can create business value while driving greater financial inclusion.

Other Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance available first day
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• 401k with company match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program