Bunzl Distribution NA · 19 hours ago
Project Coordinator
Morton Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBunzl Distribution NA is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. The Project Coordinator will support assigned projects by evaluating and determining appropriate products and services for clients, working closely with various teams to ensure the best fit between client needs and solutions.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead Projects and adhere to RRG’s Production and Project Management processes (receipt of initial inquiries, review against criteria, ongoing liaison to sales team, coordination with design services (design, renderings, specs), planning, executing, controlling, and completing the work required to achieve a specific result per client expectations/P.O.)
Evaluate inquiry, determine resources needed (art, manufacturing, sourcing)
Select appropriate vendors for projects and complete client grid with best choice pricing
Submit final sell pricing to BDM/SOM for review
Issue purchase orders to approved suppliers
Oversee and coordinate sample (enforce established sample protocols, inspect samples, inform changes and coordinate with vendors and sales team. Make arrangement with logistics team as needed to transport samples)
Perform quick and value-added review of all new inquiries
Create and manage the quote request /bid sheet OR Development Item Grid (document shared with vendors)
Create and maintain all data within JD Edwards with accuracy and timeliness
Initiate proactive communications as needed with BDM/SOM so that all are aware of significant changes or identified challenges and proposed solutions
Manage overall project timeline to meet deadlines and proactively alert others
Maintain client information and project filing system per established procedures
Support required data integrity for all on demand reporting per established process (JD Edwards, coordination of price quotes, project timeline status, etc.)
Support accurate and timely information flow (filing protocols and procedures within Box)
Meet or exceed established dates for quote turnarounds
Overall Project Timelines met or beaten for 95% of projects per year
Risks effectively managed so that margin goals are met or exceeded on average
Proactively shares and updates Sales Ops and Sales to manage all internal and external expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all parties involved with our business
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Internet Research
Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task and prioritize
Work independently while maintaining full accountability for achieving business objectives and delivering measurable results
Demonstrates a high level of self‑motivation and a strong commitment to teamwork, consistently operating with a keen sense of urgency to drive results and support organizational goals
Preferred
1-3 years' experience in project management or merchandising a plus or equivalent field
Occasional travel (approximately 10%) to attend trade shows or suppliers
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comfortable work environment
Full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match
Company
Bunzl Distribution NA
Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim McCool
Chief Executive Officer
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