What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expeditor position at Turtle?
Title: Expeditor
Location: Austin, TX
Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
Why Turtle?
At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!
About The Role
The Expeditor role ensures that Turtle has the supplies and inventory it needs to function according to schedule. Your duties include communicating with suppliers about the status of supplies, problem-solving to reduce the impact of late shipments and submitting purchase orders to vendors.
What You'll Do
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Linden, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply (THIS) division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Austin, TX
Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
Why Turtle?
At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!
About The Role
The Expeditor role ensures that Turtle has the supplies and inventory it needs to function according to schedule. Your duties include communicating with suppliers about the status of supplies, problem-solving to reduce the impact of late shipments and submitting purchase orders to vendors.
What You'll Do
- Proactively contacts vendors and shippers to check status of orders and ensure that materials, supplies, and equipment are delivered on specified shipping dates.
- Communicates with company personnel, vendors, and customers regarding purchase order delivery information.
- Communicates with transportation companies if required to avoid delays in transit, put tracers on shipment in cases of en route delays, and may arrange for distribution of materials upon arrival.
- Inputs data into THIS SXe and/or Terrapin system, as well as other systems as required.
- Files, obtains and organizes documents, purchase orders, quotes, etc.
- Performs other duties as required, including special projects.
- Transform existing internal content to align with new standards and/or operating system migrations, inclusive of inventory data, login info, catalogs, etc.
- Data cleansing related to incoming content from external suppliers
- Collaborate with internal and external personnel to create, revise and implement the Master Data Management strategies.
- Program management oversight to ensure internal adoption/implementation of the strategies
- High School degree or equivalent
- Self-starter who is performance and quality oriented.
- Able to follow direction
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Attention to detail and follow-up
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form with suppliers, customers and co-workers.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Products including Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work in cross functional team environment
- Experience with customs and international shipments preferred
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 401(k) plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vacation and sick time
- Employee negotiated discounts
Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Linden, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply (THIS) division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.