Account Coordinator (Projects)
Job Summary
United Trimen
Our employees exhibit a friendly collaborative team-oriented focus on serving our customers with urgency and attention to detail. Our culture is built on a set of Cornerstone values we believe make us unique:
Our customers come first. Were driven to exceed their expectations by listening leading solving problems and delivering what we promise.
We encourage productivity and efficiency and there are rewards for jobs well done. Sometimes its a financial incentive other times an award always a genuine thank-you.
The best relationships are founded on honesty trust and respect. We say what we will do and then we do it.
Personal and professional growth depends on teamwork. By sharing knowledge skills ideas and effort we benefit our customers ourselves and our communities.
Strong relationships break down barriers and promote innovation and cooperation. By working as an open-minded responsive team we achieve excellence.
Our future depends on the success of each an atmosphere of dignity and diversity our appreciation for each others talents and contributions keeps us at our best.
We play fair but never lose sight of the goal to win. With that in mind we execute our plans and strategies with focus commitment and passion.
We offer our employees very competitive benefits:
Profit Sharing
Healthcare Benefits
Matching Retirement Contribution
Overtime Compensation Over 40 hours
Training & Development and Growth Opportunities
We have a wide variety of opportunities to establish yourself in the food industry including sales sales support customer service marketing administration finance operations technology and inventory management. Come join our team and build your career with us!
Position Summary:
Supports account managers and project managers by overseeing project execution from order entry phase to release for shipment. Serve as a liaison between all departments and stakeholders within the company to fulfill large opening orders for clients with maximum efficiency and accuracy. Maintains project schedules monitors timelines and adjusts orders accordingly. Identifies bottlenecks and uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to determine the best solutions for the client and company.
What We Offer
The salary range for this role is $52k to $60k
Medical Dental Prescription Drug and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Family culture
Advancement opportunities
Essential Functions:
Organizes all essential communication for key projects
Manages multiple order sheets with daily/weekly updates on order status and provides updates to the respective parties involved.
Reviews internal initiatives from a customer perspective to ensure proper execution - updates orders accordingly.
Coordinates staging shipment schedule and deadlines with all parties involved including logistics.
Directs internal Gordon Food Service teams with new restaurant location openings and closings and assists in managing the new store opening order.
Reads and analyzes multiple reports for order verification and problem solves based on the situation to fulfill as close to 100% as possible. Provides teams with shipping summaries and manages backorders.
Leads cross functional meetings with account managers warehouse supply chain & sales to meet targets.
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Highly motivated self starter with a focus on details and accuracy in a fast paced environment
Excellent written verbal organizational and communication skills.
Ability to problem solve and develop solutions to a variety of complex business issues with the ability to balance customer needs within the framework of Gordon Food Service business practices.
Ability to multitask organize prioritize and work independently or within a team environment
A natural desire to serve our customers
Strong analytical skills
High attention to deadlines
Equipment / Tools / Technology:
Advanced knowledge of Google Apps (Gmail Chrome Calendar Docs Forms Slides Sheets Drive Sites Groups)
Desktop or laptop computer
Networked printer/copier
Ability to use multi-line phones (ie. desk general)
Microsoft Office products (Excel Internet Explorer)
GFS order entry and other tools and applications (SAP preferred)
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. United Trimen is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Gordon Food Service is a prominent family-owned food distributor in Grand Rapids, MI, serving restaurants, healthcare, and schools.