Logistics Coordinator / Procurement - Interior Design

Independence Realty Trust Inc.•Louisville, KY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Independence Realty Trust is currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator with Procurement experience for its design team in Louisville, KY. The Logistics Coordinator will manage projects from order creation to project completion and will be the point of contact for all orders, as it flows from order placement to installation and closing out of a project. The interior design team is fast paced and requires excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills. You will be responsible for managing all logistical operations, while maintaining project timelines. Must be able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and reside in or near Louisville, KY Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates Class A and Class B multifamily apartments. We’re currently managing over 36,000 apartment homes, 120+ communities, in over 30 markets and in 14 of the country’s most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry. Are you ready to join our team? To research us in more detail, visit www.irtliving.com

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in the delivery and management of procurement, purchasing, strategic supply chain
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or relevant field
Ability to direct and manage the procurement process using “best in class” procurement methods
High degree of attention to detail required
Experience using an ERP system and/or MRP software
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills
Proficient in MS Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PP) Smart Sheets
Must be willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Manage purchasing operations related to design material orders from project handoff, from the design team
Logistics operations related to design material deliverables
Ensure accuracy of vendor acknowledgements
Product tracking- lead times, shipping, delivery, receiving, damage claims
Manage logistics companies on delivery and set-up of design install dates
Manage communication between the design dept. and communities on orders, receipt of products, install of products, and project closeouts
Manage project lead time and project schedules to ensure timely delivery of above said items
Review Statements of Work (SOW) between IRT and logistic companies which enable suppliers to bid and execute on the delivery of goods and services, and execution of contracts for new or existing suppliers
Create and update the database of cost, scheduling, and delivery of goods and services within and outside our ERP system
Upon project closeout, run analytics and project cost analysis
Manage and track all account invoices for projects
Complete month-end accounting for Design Spend for each project
Track vendor spend and negotiate pricing realignment per design spend throughout the year
Design FF&E inventory management at each logistic partnership
Travel and manage the logistics partners during the install of renovation projects ensuring the goods and services are delivered and installed properly per IRT specifications