Project Coordinator
Summary
A Project Coordinator at a material handling and storage solutions company who supports the sales team day to day by coordinating logistics, managing project timelines, creating estimates and orders, handling invoices and BOLs, and keeping customers and account managers updated, using tools like JobScope, AS400, and Excel.
ABOUT ENGINEERED PRODUCTS
At Engineered Products, we’re focused on one thing— maximizing space. We’ve provided material handling and storage solutions to warehouses just like yours for over half a century. And while our solutions maximize space and operational capabilities, they also minimize costs. Every inch and every dime are optimized at Engineered Products. With over 70 years of experience under our belts, we are confident we can find the storage solution your business needs. Whether it’s better utilizing your current warehouse space, overhauling your order picking system or creating a rack-supported storage facility from the ground up, we pride ourselves in our ability to create customer-specific storage solutions that fit your budget and your unique needs.
POSITION SUMMARY
Position: Project Coordinator
Reports to: Program Manager
Location: Easley, SC
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Distribution Project Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our sales team by coordinating logistics, managing project timelines, and ensuring seamless communication between internal teams and external stakeholders. You will work closely with Account Representatives and Sales Engineers to deliver exceptional customer service and facilitate successful project outcomes.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Expertise in coordinating logistics, managing timelines, and organizing production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder liaison, including updating customers and account managers on job progress.
- Exceptional skills in creating estimates, entering orders, and generating production work orders and freight shipments.
- Proficient in filing invoices and Bills of Lading (BOLs), ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- Dedicated to delivering excellent customer service by meeting customer expectations and maintaining positive relationships.
- Skillful in using project management tools and software for efficient workflow and project tracking.
- Works collaboratively with sales teams to estimate job requirements and ensure project success.
- Capable of identifying issues and implementing solutions promptly to ensure smooth project execution.
- Thrives in dynamic environments, adjusting priorities as necessary to meet changing project demands.
EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
- 2-3 years of proven experience in project coordination or logistics within a distribution or sales environment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., JobScope, AS400, Excel).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role will be performed in an office environment, primarily involving desk-based work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position involves primarily sitting throughout the day, with occasional tasks that require moving objects. It emphasizes good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina but does not involve constant movement or lifting heavy weights.