Required Skills & Experience
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, inventory management, planning, project coordination, or related field Strong project coordination and execution experience Experience maintaining project trackers, action logs, schedules, and status reporting Experience with Smartsheet and project tracking tools Strong Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Office Suite skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and other business groups Ability to identify, manage, and escalate project risks and issues
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Manufacturing or distribution industry experience ERP experience (SAP, Baan, Microsoft Dynamics AX, or similar) Experience supporting manufacturing site transfers, plant consolidations, startups, or product transfers Knowledge of material master data, purchasing, inventory management, planning, and logistics processes Experience supporting supply chain or material readiness initiatives
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Project Coordinator for a top manufacturing client. This candidate will support manufacturing site transitions and material readiness initiatives by coordinating inventory transfers, ERP material setup, procurement activities, and production readiness milestones. The ideal candidate is highly organized, excels at maintaining project trackers and action logs, and has experience using Smartsheet and other project management tools to drive accountability. This role will partner closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Operations, Master Data, and IT teams to ensure materials, systems, and processes are ready ahead of critical manufacturing transitions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a manufacturing or supply chain background who enjoys driving execution, mitigating risk, and supporting complex operational projects.
Day-to-Day:
Coordinate material transfers between manufacturing sites Maintain readiness trackers, transition schedules, action logs, and milestone plans Utilize Smartsheet and other project tools to track project progress and deliverables Coordinate material setup, extensions, and validations within ERP systems Track procurement activities, purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery timelines Facilitate cross-functional readiness meetings and document actions, owners, and due dates Maintain risk logs, issue trackers, status reports, and readiness checklists Escalate material shortages, supplier delays, and project risks Support manufacturing cutovers, site transitions, startup activities, and project closeout efforts