Cross-Functional Projects & Launch Coordinator

STEELE BRANDS®; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STEELE BRANDS® is seeking a Project Coordinator to support planning, coordination and execution of cross-functional initiatives with a focus on supply chain and business operations. This in-office role collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, Culinary, Marketing, Finance, Training and Technology to keep projects and launches on schedule.

The role handles inventory trackers, project plans in Asana, launch support and program rollout activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2–3+ years of experience in project coordination, business operations, supply chain or related support role.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with project management tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory, supplier and distributor trackers, flagging availability concerns and outstanding actions.
• Support item setup and maintenance of product information in Restaurant365 and related systems.
• Coordinate supplier and distributor follow-up on orders, deliveries and service issues.
• Compile routine operational data and reports for review by functional leaders.
• Support invoice and data discrepancy tracking, coordinating resolution with Finance and relevant partners.
• Coordinate assigned tasks for systems implementations and process improvements.
• Maintain project plans in Asana, including tasks, owners, deadlines and dependencies.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas and document decisions and action items.
• Follow up with internal teams and external partners on outstanding deliverables.
• Identify and elevate delays, risks and decisions needed to keep projects moving.
• Prepare consolidated project updates for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain shared documentation, SOPs, contact lists and training resources.
• Track completion of required training, documentation and rollout activities.
• Maintain consistent templates and reporting processes that improve visibility.
• Organize project records so teams can easily access current information and decisions.
• Maintain opening checklists and readiness trackers across participating departments.
• Coordinate partner meetings and track milestones for equipment, smallwares, technology, inventory and training.
• Confirm delivery schedules and readiness updates with vendors and internal owners.
• Prepare weekly opening updates highlighting progress, outstanding needs and risks.
• Document post-opening feedback and track assigned improvement actions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Asana

Restaurant365

CrunchTime

Microsoft Excel

Job description

STEELE BRANDS® is seeking a Project Coordinator to support planning, coordination and execution of cross-functional initiatives with a focus on supply chain and business operations. This in-office role collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, Culinary, Marketing, Finance, Training and Technology to keep projects and launches on schedule.

The role handles inventory trackers, project plans in Asana, launch support and program rollout activities.