Logistics Coordinator - Interior Design

IRT Living; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate investment is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Louisville, KY, to manage logistics operations for design projects. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a hybrid work option available.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Bonus opportunities

Stock awards

Paid holidays and time off

BCBS PPO health insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Ability to manage procurement processes using best practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing operations related to design material orders.
• Oversee logistics operations regarding design material deliverables.
• Track product lead times, shipping, delivery, and damage claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Economics

Tools

ERP systems

MRP software

MS Office Suite

Job description

IndependenceRealtyTrust is currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator for its design team in Louisville, KY. The Logistics Coordinator will manage projects from order creation to project completion and will be the point of contact for all orders, from placement to installation and project closeout. The interior design team is fast-paced and requires excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills. You will be responsible for managing all logistical operations while maintaining project timelines.

***Must be able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and reside in or near Louisville, KY

Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates Class A and Class B multifamily apartments. We currently manage over 36,000 apartment homes across 120+ communities in more than 30 markets and 14 of the country's most desirable states. IRT is committed to hiring talented industry professionals, which has driven record growth and established us as a respected leader in the industry.

Are you ready to join our team? To learn more, visit www.irtliving.com.

Responsibilities

1. Manage purchasing operations related to design material orders from project handoff, from the design team.
2. Oversee logistics operations related to design material deliverables.
3. Ensure accuracy of vendor acknowledgements.
4. Track product lead times, shipping, delivery, receiving, and damage claims.
5. Manage logistics companies for delivery and setup of design installations.
6. Coordinate communication between the design department and communities regarding orders, receipt of products, installation, and project closeouts.
7. Manage project lead times and schedules to ensure timely delivery of items.
8. Review Statements of Work (SOW) between IRT and logistics companies for bidding and execution of goods/services delivery and contracts.
9. Create and update databases of costs, schedules, and delivery within our ERP system.
10. Perform analytics and cost analysis upon project closeout.
11. Track all invoices related to projects.
12. Complete month-end accounting for design-specific projects.
13. Monitor vendor spending and negotiate pricing realignment throughout the year.
14. Manage design furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) inventory at each logistics partnership.
15. Travel and oversee logistics partners during renovation project installs to ensure proper delivery and installation per IRT specifications.

Requirements

1. 1-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a relevant field.
3. Ability to manage procurement processes using best practices.
4. High attention to detail.
5. Experience with ERP systems and/or MRP software.
6. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
8. Excellent communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
9. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SmartSheets.
10. Willingness to travel up to 25%.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus opportunities
• Stock awards
• Paid holidays and time off
• BCBS PPO health insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match

Independence Realty Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.

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