Project Coordinator - Supply Chain & Operations

Spectraforce Technologies; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Coordinator for Supply Chain & Operations on a hybrid basis. You will serve as the operational liaison between Supply Chain, Operations, and cross-functional teams, coordinating initiatives such as NPI readiness, inventory tracking, and manufacturing readiness.

The role requires 4–8 years of project coordination experience, advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Slicers, dashboards), and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in Project Coordination / Project Management.
• Advanced Excel with Pivot Tables, Slicers, Graphs, and Data Dashboards (Macros/VBA NOT required).
• Inventory management exposure to demand/supply dynamics or stock tracking.
• Experience using SAP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Project Coordination: coordinate timelines, action items, follow-ups, and milestones across global teams.
• NPI & Supply Chain Execution: support New Product Introductions and vendor management to ensure operational readiness.
• Supply Disruption & Inventory Tracking: maintain trackers, assist root-cause analysis, track mitigation for shortages or constraints.
• Dashboarding & Reporting: create/manage project plans, RAID logs, and status dashboards for leadership reporting.
• Process Optimization: identify opportunities to streamline project tracking and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain.

Skills

Project Management / Coordination

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Project Coordinator - Supply Chain & Operations

Job Title: Project Coordinator - Supply Chain & Operations
Location: Sheridan Road, North Chicago, IL 60064
Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
Duration: 4 Months (High possibility of extension)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator - Supply Chain & Operations to join our team on a hybrid basis in North Chicago. In this role, you will serve as the primary operational liaison between Supply Chain, Operations, and cross-functional teams (including Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, R&D, and Commercial) supporting global product portfolios. You will work closely with Project Leaders and Associate Directors to track, coordinate, and execute key operational initiatives-including New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness, vendor management activities, inventory tracking, and manufacturing readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Project Coordination: Act as the central point of contact to coordinate project timelines, action items, meeting follow-ups, and milestone tracking across global cross-functional teams.
• NPI & Supply Chain Execution: Support New Product Introductions (NPI), manufacturing technology transfers, and vendor management initiatives to ensure operational readiness.
• Supply Disruption & Inventory Tracking: Maintain project/disruption trackers, support root-cause analysis, and track mitigation steps for raw material/packaging shortages or inventory constraints.
• Dashboarding & Reporting: Create and maintain project plans, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and status dashboards to report project health to leadership.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline project tracking workflows, reduce operational complexity, and drive continuous improvement within the supply chain framework.

Core Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 4-8 years of experience in Project Coordination / Project Management would prefer
• Must-Have Core Skills:
  • Project Management / Coordination: Proven track record of tracking milestones, managing project schedules, and driving cross-functional alignment.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel: Hands-on proficiency with Pivot Tables, Slicers, Graphs, and Data Dashboards for tracking and reporting (Macros/VBA NOT required).
  • Inventory Management: Practical understanding or exposure to inventory management, demand/supply dynamics, or stock tracking.
• ERP System Knowledge: Prior hands-on experience using SAP is highly desirable.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is preferred (relevant experience can substitute for a degree).

Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills

• Industry Experience: Background in Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is a strong plus (transferable project management experience from other industries is also welcome).
• PM Tools: Prior experience with Smartsheet or Microsoft Project (though primary project tracking is managed via Excel).
• Process Methodologies: Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks.

Key Candidate Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and align multi-functional teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving follow-ups after team meetings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

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