FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the project teams at Fortna. This role will aid and assist in delivering projects on time, in scope and within budget by being a partner of the project management team.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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Become a vital part of our project management team throughout the lifecycle of a project
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Update Status Reports weekly with the Project Manager to inform Clients and management of current state status
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Document and distribute meeting minutes in weekly project team meetings
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Aggregate key project information for Project Management Review Meetings with senior management
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Collect project schedule information from other departments to provide real-time information on schedule status
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Work with finance on project purchase order generation and invoice recognition timing
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Assist with preparation of project change notices
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Assist in daily project management documentation and review, such as risk register updates and reviews and the preparation and build of change management collateral
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Provide invoice statuses to project managers to track revenue
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Create and maintain project documentation and folders in Microsoft Teams
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Work Experience:
Associates Degree in Business Administration or similar field, or 5 years of work experience in coordinating and Business Administration
Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:
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Demonstrated cost management skills
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Proven experience in a project coordinator role within a project-based company
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Proven ability to assist multiple resources remotely
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Consistently understands the importance of communication both up and downstream
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Advanced understanding of listening, oral and written communication competencies, and skills
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Demonstrated ability to assist in coordinating projects to achieve time, scope, and budget
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Foundational time/task management skills
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Proficient understanding of MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project & Visio)
Other Qualifications:
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Ability to travel domestically – approximately 10%
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Ability to perform essential requirements of the position
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience within the supply chain / material handling industry
The base salary range for this role is $57,500 to $86,200. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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