Project Specialist - Junior

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Project Specialist - Fixture Development Specialist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Marlborough, MA. Details for the position are as follows:

Fixture Development Specialist

Pay: $24.21-29.85

Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension or conversion based on performance and business needs

Location: Hybrid in Marlborough, MA - Minimum 2 days in the office, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Additional local travel in MA/ CT/ RI/ NH to store locations, 6-8 x monthly with reimbursement for gas/ tolls.

Job Description

Supports Fixture Development team projects through the development and implementation of new fixtures for all Company 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, trouble shooting 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, aluminum, substrates etc. used in the manufacturing of retail fixtures
• Experience using Lucernex, Oracle, Photoshop and Autodesk
  
  

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached.

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