• Project Support Specialist

    NDCP (Duluth, GA)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking a highly organized and detail-orientedProject Support Specialistto assist Project Managers in overseeing consolidated project packages fornew store openings and remodels. This role will be responsible for managingdropship purchase orders (POs), tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely executionof all project-related tasks. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, organized with attention to detail, problem-solver, and team player who can workindependently and collaborativelyto keep projects on track and resolve issues proactively.

     

    Restaurant Solutions has procurement and supply chain responsibilities for indirect products and services, such as kitchen equipment, smallwares, custom fabrication, distribution, and consolidation programs, construction materials, furnishings, lighting, signs, and store level services. The Project Support Specialist will report directly to the Associate Director, Restaurant Solutions. NDCP and this position will be located in either Boston, MA or Duluth, GA.

     

    Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5pm ( 1 day in office for team building on Wednesday)

     

    Compensation:Competitive salary with bonus potential. Paid weekly

    Responsibilities

    + Project Coordination & Support

    + Assist Project Managers in executing consolidated project packages, includingmillwork, stainless steel, equipment, and smallwares.

    + Issue, track, and expeditedropship POs, ensuring timely deliveries.

    + Handlevendor communicationand procurement requests related to project needs.

    + Serve as aliaison between stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.

    + Identify potentialroadblocks and escalate issuesto Project Managers.

    + Project Timelines & Planning

    + Assist in developing and managingproject timelines and plans, ensuring adherence to schedules.

    + Trackproject progress against standard timelinesand milestones.

    + Maintain and updatecalendars and schedulesto support timely completion of tasks.

    + Track keyproject metrics and report status updatesto stakeholders.

    + Documentation & Reporting

    + Create, maintain, and organizeproject documentation, status updates, and deliverables.

    + Ensure accuracy and completeness ofproject files and records.

    + Support invoice reconciliation by trackingcredits, backorders, and punch list itemsfor project close-outs.

    + Maintain up-to-date reports onprocurement, deliveries, and outstanding tasks.

    + Issue Resolution & Escalation

    + Monitor and escalate project-related issues that could impact timelines, budgets, or quality.

    + Work closely with vendors and internal teams toresolve discrepancies and delays.

    + Assist with follow-ups on outstanding items to ensure timely resolution and project closure.

    + All other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred, other equivalent experience in procurement or supply chain team support role considered

    + 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, supply chain, procurement, or related field

    + Ability to review architectural drawings and provide take offs

    + Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products required (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

    + Smartsheet and SAP experience preferred

    + High attention to detail, organization and quality of work

    + Team player, service oriented, with excellent relationship development skills

    + Excellent written and verbal communications skills

    + Ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task with limited supervision to accomplish set deliverables

    + Able to adapt to rapidly changing situations and priorities

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

    + Dedicated, collaborative, and proactive

     

    Supervision Exercised

     

    + This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

    Other Requirements

    + Limited amount of travel may be required

     

    Physical Demands

     

    + Ability to sit for extended periods of time

    + Ability to operate a computer keyboard and to view a computer screen for extended periods of time

    + Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifteen (15) pounds

     

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    Job LocationsUS-GA-Duluth

     

    Posted Date2 months ago(3/14/2025 4:21 PM)

    ID 2025-5737

    # of Openings 2

     

    Category Restaurant Solutions