Border States · 6 hours ago
Project Coordinator
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry, and they are seeking a Project Coordinator to support the day-to-day activities of defined projects. The role involves coordinating material and logistics services, managing project schedules, and ensuring quality customer service throughout the project lifecycle.
CommercialElectronicsIndustrialLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Works closely with BSE Project Managers and other sales staff to provide coordination services for the assigned projects in order to meet and exceed sales and gross profit objectives
Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each assigned project
Assembles the package, follows up on submittal status with both the customer and factories, and resubmits as needed
Ensures quality customer support, through expediting, pricing, follow-up, returns, and other services, as required
Maintains the schedule of jobs being handled, maintains accurate database on current projects, and assists in assuring required specifications are met for all jobs in progress
Maintains a high level of teamwork and communication in ensuring a balanced workload within the team
Consistently provides responsive, quality service to customers
Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures
Provides assistance in purchasing functions, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and other related services
After bid date, assists in following-up on quotations to clarify product specifications, assure outstanding issues are resolved, and develop schedules that will meet required deadlines
Responsible for the completion of each assigned project
Provides timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests
Responsibilities may include all or some of the following; product application and support, procurement, material management, staging, kitting, storage, job site delivery, back hauling and project close out
May be required to interact with engineers and developers on given projects
May develop quotations and request bid/performance bonds for customers within company profit objectives and guidelines
May assist with negotiating with vendors for best pricing and best delivery of products to customers and/or jobsites
May be asked to assist Customer Financial Services staff to resolve customer-billing problems resulting from errors in the quotations process, pricing, shipping, deliver or other customer service/credit areas
Obtains orders and provides order entry, expediting, pricing, follow-up, and other value-added services, as required
Attends training programs, as required. May assist with trade shows, as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a business or trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience
Minimum of two years of prior customer service, quotation or sales experience with strong knowledge of electrical products and utility systems preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications, alternate product substitutes, and supplier pricing policies preferred
Ability to read, write and speak in English preferred
Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), Internet and SAP software
Technical ability to understand electrical systems and product applications with prior electrical distribution experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize and work well on a team
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Company
Border States
Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we’ve grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David White
CEO and Board Chair, Border States
Jeremy Welsand
Chief Financial Officer
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