Next Phase Enterprises · 23 hours ago
Project Support Associate
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$42K/yr - $45K/yrNext Phase Enterprises is a family-owned food brokerage organization focused on sales and marketing representation in the food and beverage industry. The Project Coordinator role involves assisting the Sales team and Project Managers with sample management and project execution, ensuring efficient handling and documentation of samples.
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Responsibilities
Sample handling
Open and inspect perishable samples daily while maintaining strict cold-chain custody and sample integrity
Take photos and record temperature for all received samples
Log samples into tracking systems accurately
Store samples in designated areas, ensuring they are out of plain sight and appropriately maintained
Notify Sales and support teams upon sample arrival and document conditions
Break down packaging materials for recycling or disposal
Prepare samples for deliveries, including accurate labeling and documentation
Organize samples for Sales team pickup for meeting preparation
Coordinate outbound shipments via FedEx / UPS
Manage daily sample inventory, tracking all inbound and outbound samples, including those returned from the Sales team
Provide a detailed weekly inventory report for review and direction on sample disposition (e.g., keep, donate, dispose, destroy)
Maintain cleanliness of walk-in freezers, refrigerators, and all sample storage locations weekly to uphold food safety standards
Conduct first production case reviews, including taking measurements, weights, images, and assembling products
Maintain inventory of meeting presentation materials, such as boards and packaging materials
Conduct various product tests, including UV tests, shelf-life assessments, and scrape tests, as needed per Sales and support team instructions
Plan and execute ad hoc requests from the Sales and Project Management teams
Utilize strategic and critical thinking to ensure project goals are achieved
Source products and vendors as needed to fulfill project requirements
In-store competitive analysis as needed
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Company
Next Phase Enterprises
Next Phase Enterprises offers account management, logistics, marketing, research and analysis services that cater to retail industries.
Founded in 1995
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Victor Puchi, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
Shannon C.
Executive Business Assistant to the Founder & CEO
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