Project Coordinator

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Omron is a leading global manufacturer of industrial automation products focused on sensing and control technologies. Omron Automation-Americas, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL, is the industrial automation subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success.

Project Coordinator

Omron Automation and Safety is looking for an energetic and focused Project Coordinator in Hoffman Estates, IL. This position will have primary day-to-day responsibility for being the lifeline to the project team. The key responsibilities will be coordinating delivery of product, resolving logistic issues, customer setup, order entry, resolution of billing issues & disputes, project billing, purchasing non-Omron parts, providing demand requirements for Omron content to SCM, interfacing with 3rd Party Suppliers/Integrators, and local suppliers to provide project status.

Our Commitment to Employees:

• Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron.
• Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• Community Awareness that includes activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.
• Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay.
• Wellness Activities such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots and Health Screenings.

Responsibilities:

Contract Administration:

• Have complete understanding of contract to insure that the project is compliant with the terms for delivery and billing.
• Maintain contract files.
• Ensure that all transactions are in accordance with contract terms.
• Initiate progress billings.
• Initiate final and service billings.

Project Procurement:

• Ensure the product is sourced and delivered per customer requirements.
• Provide project demand requirements for Omron content to Supply Chain Team.
• Purchase non-Omron Parts.
• Vendor Management to monitor delivery and pricing.
• Expedite & ensure that parts/assemblies are at project site as planned.
• Interface with 3rd party suppliers & integrators for final product delivery to project site.
• Register and update part numbers for non-Omron parts in JDE Item Maintenance.

Project Support:

• Project administration support to project team and project manager. Lifeline to the project team.
• Interface with project manager, Solutions and Services division (SSD), Automated Optical Inspection group (AOI), project cost controller and other functional groups.
• Work directly with project costing system to execute specific transactions.
• Work directly with credit & customer care to setup new customers.
• Provide reporting & status updates to the organization as appropriate.
• Enter all project orders into JDE.
• Work in conjunction with Credit Dept. on project billing disputes.
• Work as a liaison with project cost controller on revenue recognition issues.
• Provide support to SSD and AOI as needed.

Job Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years' experience working cross-functionally or in a project environment.
• JED knowledge or other ERP systems experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.