What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Häfele America Co.?
Job Details
Description
The Project Coordinator manages and supports supply chain initiatives, coordinating tasks, communication, and resources from project start to finish, ensuring timely delivery, cost-efficiency, and process improvement by liaising with internal teams (procurement, logistics, sales) and external partners (vendors, 3PLs) to manage data, resolve issues, and meet project goals. This person will focus on smooth operations, documentation, reporting, and identifying areas for optimization, requiring strong organizational, communication, and technical skills, often with ERP/MS Office proficiency.
Requirements
Project Scheduling & Coordination: Organizing timelines, setting deadlines, scheduling meetings, and coordinating tasks for team members.
Communication & Reporting: Acting as a central point of contact, facilitating updates, and preparing status reports for managers and stakeholders.
Documentation: Maintaining project plans, budgets, scope documents, and other vital records.
Resource Management: Assisting with resource allocation and ensuring teams have what they need.
Progress Tracking: Monitoring project milestones, deliverables, and identifying potential risks or blockers.
Budget & Finance: Helping monitor budgets and handling financial administrative tasks.
Essential Skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong communication (written and verbal).
Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Role In The Project Lifecycle
Project Coordinators are crucial for the day-to-day execution, supporting the Project Manager by managing the logistical and administrative backbone, ensuring that plans become reality efficiently and effectively.
Description
The Project Coordinator manages and supports supply chain initiatives, coordinating tasks, communication, and resources from project start to finish, ensuring timely delivery, cost-efficiency, and process improvement by liaising with internal teams (procurement, logistics, sales) and external partners (vendors, 3PLs) to manage data, resolve issues, and meet project goals. This person will focus on smooth operations, documentation, reporting, and identifying areas for optimization, requiring strong organizational, communication, and technical skills, often with ERP/MS Office proficiency.
Requirements
- Experience with Project Management software (1 years)
- In depth experience with Microsoft Excel
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Teams, and Sharepoint
- Working knowledge of Lean principles and methods
Project Scheduling & Coordination: Organizing timelines, setting deadlines, scheduling meetings, and coordinating tasks for team members.
Communication & Reporting: Acting as a central point of contact, facilitating updates, and preparing status reports for managers and stakeholders.
Documentation: Maintaining project plans, budgets, scope documents, and other vital records.
Resource Management: Assisting with resource allocation and ensuring teams have what they need.
Progress Tracking: Monitoring project milestones, deliverables, and identifying potential risks or blockers.
Budget & Finance: Helping monitor budgets and handling financial administrative tasks.
Essential Skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong communication (written and verbal).
Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Role In The Project Lifecycle
Project Coordinators are crucial for the day-to-day execution, supporting the Project Manager by managing the logistical and administrative backbone, ensuring that plans become reality efficiently and effectively.