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Openings >> Administrative Assistant II - Research and Development Coordinator
Administrative Assistant II - Research and Development Coordinator
Summary
Title:Administrative Assistant II - Research and Development Coordinator
ID:NC2268
Date Posted:Nov 13, 2017
Date to Apply By:N/A
Reports To or Hiring Manager:Angela Postigo
Department:674332
Shift:5x8, Monday- Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Overtime as needed
Grade Level:9
Employment Type:Full Time Non-Exempt
Location:Claremont, NC
Proposed Salary Range:N/A
Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary role of this position is to be a project coordinator for the R&D team.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage time and action for all brands

  • Maintain Product Development Tracker, both internal and external to ensure all parties keep to the agreed upon time and action

  • Analyze pricing

  • Attend weekly calls with the Williams-Sonoma brands and manage the agenda

  • Keep the R&D team on task, by attending their weekly meeting and keeping a fluid form of communication

  • Manage and ship all samples made in the R&D department

  • Order and track Stock withdrawal samples

  • Manage product testing

  • Manage COM orders

  • Collaborate on other projects as needed.

  • Order fabric and leather for samples

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to multi-task, and be extremely detailed on written and verbal communications/documentation.

  • Strong Microsoft Office Knowledge – especially Outlook, Excel, Power Point

  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner.

  • Excellent attendance and willingness to be a part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary to complete the task at hand

  • 3-5 years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a Product Development environment for upholstered furniture.

  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and work extra hours as needed

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of upholstered furniture specifications

  • Understanding of fabrics, materials used in development of upholstered furniture development

  • 2-3 years administrative and/or Project management experience in upholstered furniture product development environment

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