Freelance Expeditor - Remote Opportunity in Energy Sector

About the Role

Intertek is seeking a Freelance Expeditor - Remote to join our team, working on critical projects in the energy sector. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who can work independently while ensuring supplier deliverables align with critical project timelines. As a Freelance Expeditor, you will support the client by monitoring supplier performance and facilitating timely delivery of key components.

What You'll Do

• Identify potential delays in supplier order processing that could impact contractual deadlines.
• Align expediting requirements with project procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to define monitoring levels for key equipment.
• Assess the need for workshop visits and prepare corresponding visit reports.
• Review purchase order documentation, including scope, services, and specific terms.
• Collect and analyze monthly supplier progress reports, production schedules, and subcontractor status.
• Investigate and resolve documentation-related issues that may affect delivery.
• Work closely with project management to mitigate delays through supplier intervention.
• Escalate critical delivery disruptions and support the implementation of corrective measures.
• Maintain accurate expediting status reports.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in production engineering, preferably in oil & gas or plant construction.
• Strong knowledge of document processing and evaluation (EVA).
• Familiarity with components commonly used in plant engineering.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel & Project), SAP, and PLM/DMS systems.
• Business fluent in German and English (spoken and written).

Nice to Have

• Experience with energy sector projects.
• Knowledge of international supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Freelance assignment with a major player in the energy sector.
• Hybrid working model with flexible onsite presence in Ratingen.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Involvement in high-impact energy projects.
• Opportunity for long-term collaboration.