Expeditor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Expeditor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Look for ways to decrease shipping time
  • Negotiate with vendors to decrease shipping cost
  • Create budgets for the shipping of a good
  • Coordinate with production for future good needs
  • Review and track all orders
  • Keep track of all inventory on hand
  • Work with the warehouse manager to ensure all shipments are delivered
  • Solve any issues related to shipping delays

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Expeditor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Expeditor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.