Project Coordinator

Bunzl Career•Fort Washington, PA

11h•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Project Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to follow established protocols and procedures in supporting their assigned projects by evaluating and determining appropriate products, services and providing them for clients. This position works closely with Sr. Project Managers, Sales Operations and Business Development staff to research and manage options so that the best fit between client need and solution is always found. This position is responsible for matching the appropriate level of service and product to specific client profiles/budgets. The coordinator is responsible for delivering measurable results that achieve or exceed company objectives with respect to management of standard timelines, adherence to all established procedures, on demand reporting with respect to status of any specific project and related to delivery of products and services to RRG clients. The coordinator will oversee all aspects of the Production function from beginning to end and will be a key point of contact for members within other functions such as Sales Ops, Sales, Logistics, and Design Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
1-3 years’ experience in project management or merchandising a plus or equivalent field
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all parties involved with our business
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Internet Research
Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task and prioritize
Work independently while maintaining full accountability for achieving business objectives and delivering measurable results
Demonstrates a high level of selfâmotivation and a strong commitment to teamwork, consistently operating with a keen sense of urgency to drive results and support organizational goals.
Occasional travel (approximately 10%) to attend trade shows or suppliers

Nice To Haves

1-3 years’ experience in project management or merchandising a plus or equivalent field

Responsibilities

Lead Projects and adhere to RRG’s Production and Project Management processes (receipt of initial inquiries, review against criteria, ongoing liaison to sales team, coordination with design services (design, renderings, specs), planning, executing, controlling, and completing the work required to achieve a specific result per client expectations/P.O.)
Evaluate inquiry, determine resources needed (art, manufacturing, sourcing)
Select appropriate vendors for projects and complete client grid with best choice pricing
Submit final sell pricing to BDM/SOM for review
Issue purchase orders to approved suppliers
Oversee and coordinate sample (enforce established sample protocols, inspect samples, inform changes and coordinate with vendors and sales team. Make arrangement with logistics team as needed to transport samples)
Perform quick and value-added review of all new inquiries
Create and manage the quote request /bid sheet OR Development Item Grid (document shared with vendors)
Create and maintain all data within JD Edwards with accuracy and timeliness
Initiate proactive communications as needed with BDM/SOM so that all are aware of significant changes or identified challenges and proposed solutions
Manage overall project timeline to meet deadlines and proactively alert others
Maintain client information and project filing system per established procedures
Support required data integrity for all on demand reporting per established process (JD Edwards, coordination of price quotes, project timeline status, etc.)
Support accurate and timely information flow (filing protocols and procedures within Box)
Meet or exceed established dates for quote turnarounds
Overall Project Timelines met or beaten for 95% of projects per year
Risks effectively managed so that margin goals are met or exceeded on average
Proactively shares and updates Sales Ops and Sales to manage all internal and external expectations