Project Coordinator - Planning Specialist | Retail | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj HCM Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Riyadh is seeking a Project Coordinator (Product Development & Planning) to support the project manager with administrative tasks, monitor production schedules, and assess new product success. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and 1-3 years of experience in product development.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in product development or a similar field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work with the factory to ensure production aligns with launch dates.
• Coordinate with production and marketing to define brand direction.
• Collect and analyze the raw materials necessary for new product design.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the retail industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Project Coordinator (Product Development & Planning), you will be responsible for supporting the project manager and the project team by organizing and managing administrative tasks, submitting purchase requests for products, as well as monitoring shipment schedules and delivery timelines.

Key Accountabilities

1. Monitor work with the factory or production to ensure the production plan aligns with the new product launch date.
2. Coordinate and follow up with the production and marketing department to define and develop the brand direction.
3. Coordinate with the Sales Department regarding the training of sales representatives on new products and the selection of packaging.
4. Ensure the continuity of each phase of the new project's execution, evaluate the phases, and complete implementation correctly.
5. Collect and determine the raw materials necessary for designing and producing, and analyze the cost of the new product.
6. Evaluate the new product, determine its success level, and participate in taking the necessary action.
7. Monitor new market trends and present ideas for new products and projects.
8. Follow all unified policies, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant instructions.
9. Contribute to identifying opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, considering best practices.
10. Encourage others to implement relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management Systems Administration.
• 1-3 years of experience in product development or a similar field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project management software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Managing one's own time and helping to keep the project on schedule.
• Ability to identify small issues and escalate them appropriately before they become major problems.