4PL, Project Manager, Furniture OCONUS

LC Industries

Furniture 4PL Project Manager – OCONUS Japan

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:     Administration- Sales

Location:          Durham, NC; Remote position - Japan

Reports to:        Furniture Program Manager

 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Works cross-functionally within all divisions of LCI as well as externally with all furniture manufacturer partners, in support of the multi-million-dollar 4PL Marine contract and GSA schedule sales program.

This role requires wide latitude in determining approaches and solutions to critical assignments.

In addition, role requires associate be able to make independent decisions on a dynamic basis with the objective of maintaining contract timelines and providing an excellent customer experience.

The OCONUS Project Manager will work in partnership with the 4PL Furniture team on furniture projects that require “white glove service”.

These projects require varying levels of coordination as well as dedicated project management.

This person will also be responsible for identifying and seeding new furniture opportunities.

This role is pivotal in strengthening client relationships, ensuring seamless execution of projects and upholding our commitment to excellence.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

None.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Must be able to establish and maintain professional rapport with all Department heads, co-workers, customer accounts and vendors.

SUPERVISION REQUIRED

Limited supervision.

 

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School Diploma.

Associates degree or higher in Business or Marketing, and or military service, a plus

 

TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED


* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.


* Dynamics AX, a plus


* Exceptional organizational, communication and customer service skills

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years’ experience:


* In support of federal and or military solution sales that involve project management, communication and customer service skills


* Understanding of GSA Schedules and corresponding FAR’s


* Negotiation Skills


* Ability to independently make decisions & make recommendations for corrective actions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED


* Yes, as needed.

Primarily between Okinawa and mainland Japan

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


* Act independently and proactively to seed and identify opportunities for new business with existing and potential customers.


* Pre-Qualify initial inquiries & leads for furniture projects and solution opportunities


* Advance opportunities through LCI internal and partnership communications to include next steps and clear expectations with all parties, from identification to payment.


* Acting as point of contact throughout project life cycle.

Regular inspection, calls and or meetings as needed to confirm that all next steps are advancing and sales cycle flow is moving forward with no obstacles; Trouble shooting, remediation of any challenge...