Maintenance scheduler vs expeditor

The differences between maintenance schedulers and expeditors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a maintenance scheduler and an expeditor. Additionally, a maintenance scheduler has an average salary of $48,104, which is higher than the $39,811 average annual salary of an expeditor.

The top three skills for a maintenance scheduler include CMMS, maximo and data entry. The most important skills for an expeditor are customer service, cleanliness, and house training.

Maintenance scheduler vs expeditor overview

	Maintenance Scheduler	Expeditor
Yearly salary	$48,104	$39,811
Hourly rate	$23.13	$19.14
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	63,071	8,185
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

What does a maintenance scheduler do?

A Maintenance Scheduler will be responsible for developing and executing a maintenance plan for an organization. You must assemble and coordinate the materials, equipment, and information to complete the job. As a maintenance scheduler, you will perform other tasks that include routine analysis of backlog and planning organizational efficiency. You will also develop and maintain a good relationship with maintenance planners and managers. You will also be responsible for increasing the planning capacity and minimizing the planning backlog.

What does an expeditor do?

The role of expeditors is to ensure the timely and efficient preparation and delivery of food. To accomplish this task, they also perform other duties, including managing inventory levels, managing supply requisition, and coordinating with subcontractors. They are also responsible for streamlining interdepartmental communication, monitoring job progress, and collaborating with project managers to collect relevant information about job status. This role requires specific skills and qualifications, including a high school diploma or an associate degree in food service, business management, and hospitality management, relevant work experience, and certifications in CCP, CPSM, or CPPB.

Maintenance scheduler vs expeditor salary

Maintenance schedulers and expeditors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Maintenance Scheduler	Expeditor
Average salary	$48,104	$39,811
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $68,000	Between $29,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Kansas City, KS
Highest paying state	-	Nevada
Best paying company	-	Westinghouse Appliances Australia
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between maintenance scheduler and expeditor education

There are a few differences between a maintenance scheduler and an expeditor in terms of educational background:

	Maintenance Scheduler	Expeditor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Maintenance scheduler vs expeditor demographics

Here are the differences between maintenance schedulers' and expeditors' demographics:

	Maintenance Scheduler	Expeditor
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 61.2% Female, 38.8%	Male, 55.4% Female, 44.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 7.3% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between maintenance scheduler and expeditor duties and responsibilities

Maintenance scheduler example responsibilities.

Manage preventative maintenance using the MP2 computer program.
Utilize MAXIMO database to provide, track, manage, and maintain all service work orders.
Manage property and electrical maintenance including air conditioning and heating, plumbing and appliances.
Maintain CMMS (Maximo) data and equipment records.
E-mail daily HVAC tickets to management.
Investigate BOM structure by reviewing project schedules and adjustments to original requirements in accordance with yield delays engineering and contractual changes.

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Expeditor example responsibilities.

Manage requisition and purchase order report facilitating logistics, supply chain and procurement which consolidate and streamline previous standard operating procedures.
Experience with MRP demand and supply planning also familiar with financial analysis relate to inventory management.
Maintain documentation in compliance with ISO requirements.
Place purchase order base on ERP system recommendation.
Handle all carry-out orders and operation of POS system.
Purchase MRO products, electronic components and negotiate pricing.

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Maintenance scheduler vs expeditor skills

Common maintenance scheduler skills

CMMS, 25%
Maximo, 13%
Data Entry, 9%
Maintenance Tasks, 8%
Maintenance Management System, 6%
MP2, 5%

Common expeditor skills

Customer Service, 27%
Cleanliness, 16%
House Training, 6%
Team Work, 5%
Purchase Orders, 4%
Logistics, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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