Logistics Coordinator - Interior Design

Independence Realty Trust is currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator for its design team in Louisville, KY. The Logistics Coordinator will manage projects from order creation to project completion and will be the point of contact for all orders, as it flows from order placement to installation and closing out of a project. The interior design team is fast paced and requires excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills. You will be responsible for managing all logistical operations, while maintaining project timelines. • Must reside in or near Louisville, KY Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartments. IRT currently manages over 36,000 apartment homes, 120+ communities, in over 30 markets and 14 of the country’s most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry. Are you ready to join our team? To research us in more detail, visit www.irtliving.com Responsibilities • Manage purchasing operations related to design material orders from project handoff, from the design team • Logistics operations related to design material deliverables • Ensure accuracy of vendor acknowledgements • Product tracking- lead times, shipping, delivery, receiving, damage claims • Manage logistics companies on delivery and set-up of design install dates • Manage communication between the design dept. and communities on orders, receipt of products, install of products, and closing out projects with each community served • Manage project lead time and project schedules to ensure timely delivery of above said items • Review Statements of Work (SOW) between IRT and logistic companies which enable suppliers to bid and execute on the delivery of goods and services, and execution of contracts for new or existing suppliers • Build and control the database of cost, scheduling, and delivery of goods and services within and outside our ERP system • Run analytics and cost analysis that each project spends at project close out • Manage and track all account invoices for projects • Complete month-end accounting for Design Spend for each project • Track in database vendor spend and negotiate pricing realignment per design spend throughout the year • Design FF&E inventory management at each logistic partnership • Travel and manage the logistics partners during the install of renovation projects ensuring the goods and services are delivered and installed properly per IRT specifications Requirements • 1-3 years of experience in the delivery and management of procurement, purchasing, strategic supply chain • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or relevant field • Ability to direct and manage a procurement processes using “best in class” procurement methods • Ability to pay attention to details and work in team environment • Experience working with ERP and/or MRP software • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills • Proficient in MS Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PP) Smart Sheets • Must be willing to travel up to 25%. We offer: • Competitive Compensation Package • Bonus Opportunities • Stock Awards • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off • BCBS PPO Health Insurance • 401k with 4% match Independence Realty Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes