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US Tech Solutions; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm is seeking a Fixture Development Specialist in Marlborough, MA. The role requires supporting the Fixture Development team in project execution, with responsibilities including creating purchase orders, monitoring manufacturing, and communicating with suppliers. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in business, architecture, or a related field, supplemented by retail fixtures experience. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential. Proficiency in tools like Oracle and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Project management experience.
• 3-5 years in the retail fixtures/planning and construction industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Fixture Development Team projects with new fixture implementation.
• Create & edit Purchase Orders and manage Oracle invoice issues.
• Monitor manufacturing and delivery of prototype fixtures.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding deliverables.
• Maintain project tracking documents and budget reports.

Skills

Project management

Retail fixtures knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Sage estimating software

PowerPoint

Lucernex

Photoshop

Autodesk

Job description

Fixture Development Specialist

Supports Fixture Development team projects through the development and implementation of new fixtures for all brands. Responsible for departmental projects and tasks that involve a high degree of complexity, as defined below.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting role for the Fixture Development Team.
• Responsible for creating & editing Purchase Orders, troubleshooting and closing out any Oracle invoice issues and creating standard purchase orders in Oracle.
• Monitor the manufacturing and timely delivery of prototype fixtures.
• Communicating with suppliers and project management team regarding project deliverables.
• Maintain tracking documents regarding project overviews and budget & status reports.
• Utilizing Oracle historical store data, run reports and analyze to determine generation and quantities of fixtures in any given location.
• Review of floor plans, elevations, and site photos for projects.
• Utilizing Sage estimating software and Excel to determine project needs and forecast project costs.
• Creation of PowerPoint information packets detailing test items and installation instructions.
• Creation of training documents like Cheat Sheet & Fixture Manual for newly developed projects to ensure the realization in stores is executed properly, including training Specialist and Construction teams.
• Review and approval of technical drawings.
• Negotiation of costs, quantity forecasting and budget development.
• Execute physical reviews of prototype fixtures to ensure quality, functionality and compatibility with new and existing components.

Minimum Experience Required to Perform this Job

• 1-3 years of Project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering, will consider 5+ years of experience in lieu of college degree.
• 3-5 years of retail fixtures / planning and construction industry knowledge/ experience.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing, purchasing, forecasting import items and logistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Analytical, organized & able to multi-task or pivot quickly.
• Works independently with minimal guidance/ supervision.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS office, and Teams.

Additional Experience

• Familiar with properties of different materials like laminates, steel, aluminium, substrates etc. used in the manufacturing of retail fixtures.
• Experience using Lucernex, Oracle, Photoshop, and Autodesk.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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