Title: | Administrative Assistant II - Research and Development Coordinator |
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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 |
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary role of this position is to be a project coordinator for the R&D team.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
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Manage time and action for all brands
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Maintain Product Development Tracker, both internal and external to ensure all parties keep to the agreed upon time and action
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Analyze pricing
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Attend weekly calls with the Williams-Sonoma brands and manage the agenda
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Keep the R&D team on task, by attending their weekly meeting and keeping a fluid form of communication
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Manage and ship all samples made in the R&D department
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Order and track Stock withdrawal samples
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Manage product testing
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Manage COM orders
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Collaborate on other projects as needed.
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Order fabric and leather for samples
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Ability to multi-task, and be extremely detailed on written and verbal communications/documentation.
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Strong Microsoft Office Knowledge – especially Outlook, Excel, Power Point
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Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner.
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Excellent attendance and willingness to be a part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary to complete the task at hand
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3-5 years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a Product Development environment for upholstered furniture.
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Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
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Ability to work a flexible schedule and work extra hours as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Knowledge of upholstered furniture specifications
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Understanding of fabrics, materials used in development of upholstered furniture development
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2-3 years administrative and/or Project management experience in upholstered furniture product development environment