Project Coordinator - Production & Logistics

International Paper; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a Project Coordinator in Bedford Park, IL to support sales, manage order workflows, and coordinate production needs. You will prepare material plans, manage vendor orders, and ensure timely quotes and invoicing within a cross-functional team.

The role emphasizes strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills, with heavy collaboration across sales, manufacturing, logistics and finance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in customer service, B2B inside sales, order management, purchasing, or manufacturing planning.
• Associate’s or BA/BS preferred; commensurate work experience in customer service, inside sales, or other order management roles.

Responsibilities

• Support sales in quoting and estimating projects by applying established pricing methodologies and delivering quotations.
• Build order specifications, prepare material plans, place orders with vendors, create bills of materials, enter sales orders, and handle invoicing.
• Coordinate production requirements, inbound product, shipping and inventory management; lead preproduction meetings and develop timelines; communicate across departments and with external parties.

Skills

Customer service

Inside sales

Order management

Purchasing

Manufacturing planning

Administrative skills

Communication

Data entry

Education

Associate’s or BA/BS preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

International Paper is seeking a Project Coordinator in Bedford Park, IL to support sales, manage order workflows, and coordinate production needs. You will prepare material plans, manage vendor orders, and ensure timely quotes and invoicing within a cross-functional team.

The role emphasizes strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills, with heavy collaboration across sales, manufacturing, logistics and finance in a fast-paced environment.