Project Coordinator

Salute; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist with configuration management, supply chain, vendor and logistics management, and product procurement. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, risk analyses, and cross-functional collaboration to execute risk mitigation plans for project builds.

Primary duties include planning, procurement, budgeting, change orders, and coordinating with vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure timely deliveries and successful prototypes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining large quantities of data in spreadsheets.
• Understands project controls and how they affect project completion.
• Understands change or depreciation principles.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to react to changes in a time-sensitive environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with multiple projects at a time.
• Ability to work in large cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan material demand, inventory control and logistics readiness from vendors to OEMs and/or office.
• Submit purchase requests, track purchase orders, submit goods receipts and process procurement invoices.
• Maintain the budget.
• Review and approve change orders and provide feedback as necessary.
• Manage logistics of ordering and tracking parts for early prototype and engineering builds.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturing partners to drive materials and shipments.
• Troubleshoot issues and organize required meetings for ECOs and deviations.
• Support local build activities by receiving shipments, tracking inventory, and kit materials to an assembly line.
• Identify and document business requirements and provide scheduling and follow-up for issues.

Skills

Data management

Project controls

Attention to detail

Time sensitivity

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor coordination

Tools

PLM tools

Agile principles

Hardware BOMs

Job description

The role of t h e Pro j ect C o or d i n at o r typically assists w i th configurat i on manag e m ent, supply chain manag e ment, v endor and l ogistics m ana g ement, and p r o duct p r ocur e ment. T his role re q uires strategic thi n king and pro b le m -solvin g . The P r o je c t Coordina t or may lead and w ork with c r os s -functi o nal te a m s to mana g e chan g es, p erfo r m risk a n alyses, and e x ecute risk m it i g ation plans t o support pr o ject bui l ds.

Primary Duties within v a r i e d s cop e o f wo r k a n d e x pe c t at i ons w ill ran g e f r om:

• Plans material demand, inventory control and logistics readiness from vendors to O E Ms a nd / o r office
• Submits purchase requests, tracks purchase orders, submits goods receipts and processes procurement invoices
• Maintains the budget
• Reviews and approves change orders and provides feedback when necessary
• Manages the logistics of ordering and tracking parts for eearly prototype and engineering builds throughout development
• Manages communication with vendors and contracted manufacturing partners closely to drive and track materials and shipments
• Troubleshoots any issues
• Organizes meetings as required for reviewing documents and approvals to implement ECOs and Deviations
• Supports local build activities by receiving shipments, tracks and organizes inventory, and kits materials to an assembly line
• Identifies and documents business requirements
• Provides standard coordination support, to include scheduling, product development, and tracking/ follow-up of issues and action items
• Communicates relevant information to various levels of partners, business groups and management
• Prepares weekly dashboard and reports
• Communicates ideas for improving processes within the site and organization
• Works with management initiatives as directed

Additional Accountabilities:

• 100% completion of required Talent LMS bas e d t r a i n i n g co u r s e s as ass ig n e d
• 100% adherence to S al ut e culture a n d b e s t p r a c t ic e s

Required Qua l if i ca t ions, Ski l ls, and E x p e r i en c e f o r Su c c ess f o r v aried C l i e nt S O W :

• Demonstrated experience creating a nd maintaining large quantities of data in spreadsheets
• Understands project controls and how they affect project completion
• Understands change or depreciation principles
• Possesses meticulous attention to detail
• Possesses ability to react to changes in a time-sensitive environment
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses a high level of proficiency with no supervision for daily tasks and able to work on multiple projects at a time
• Possesses ability to work in large cross-functional environments

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and E x p e r i en c e:

• Demonstrated experience working with vendors, p u r c has i n g, and logistics
• Demonstrated experience developing and structuring BOMs for hard ware products desired
• Demonstrated experience with PLM tools
• Demonstrated experience with Agile principles
• Demonstrated experience within Data Center Operations

Job Hazard Assessment Mit i g a t i on Awareness

• PPE
• Fall Protection/Ladder Safety
• Arc Flash Aware ness
• Power Lift Vehicle/Scissor Lift Vehicle Awareness
• Hazard Communications
• Confined Space

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, often up to 40 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment
• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing tasks in varied work environments
• Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergencies and navigate areas efficiently
• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel for equipment-related tasks
• Possess good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for working with small components and connectors
• Possess ability to differentiate between color-coded warnings signs, labels, and cables
• Possess ability to move quickly and efficiently within various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies
• Possess ability to work in environments with a wide variety of temperature in a facility
• Possess ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow
• Possess capability to work in environments with elevated noise level while wearing hearing protection

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] for more information.

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