Shade Coordinator

The Urban Electric Co.•North Charleston, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shade Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting procurement activities, managing fabric inventory, and processing orders to ensure efficient production and order fulfillment for our lampshade program. This position primarily supports procurement functions, including verifying materials for client orders, tracking and maintaining fabric stock, coordinating shipments, and facilitating communication between internal teams and external partners. The Shade Coordinator ensures accuracy in material handling, inventory records, and order processing while supporting process improvements and operational efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
One year or more of experience in inventory management, procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel.
Effective communication and coordination skills to collaborate with teams and external partners.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Create and manage part numbers, material lists (BOMs), and production guidelines.
Assist in resolving supplier issues and tracking quality concerns.
Maintain and track inventory levels for stock fabrics.
Receive and inspect incoming materials to ensure quality and accuracy.
Label incoming fabric stock for inventory tracking and management.
Conduct periodic inventory audits to ensure stock accuracy.
Support the procurement, inventory and planning teams to maintain accurate inventory and timely fulfillment.
Prepare and ship client fabric and stock fabric orders to production partners.
Assist with processing order modifications and verifying updates before production.
Support the creation and management of work orders for production and inventory needs.
Generate template layouts to help customers visualize fabric placement and selection.
Verify client material quantities and accuracy for active customer orders.
Track and manage excess fabric returned from production, ensuring proper handling.
Communicate with production teams to ensure material needs are met and orders are processed correctly.