Job Description
MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator in the Charlotte, NC to support our fast-growing Security division.
MCA is building a team of people who share our values of service first, collaboration, trust, and engagement. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. When you join our team, you join the MCA family! We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Education and Certification Incentives and much more.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
- Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department/Project Manager.
- Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
- Provides tracking status updates to customers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and management as requested.
- Unpacks, examines, and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
- Receives and processes all defective parts returned for replacement or credit.
- Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
- Supports the shipment of goods produced and the received goods and supplies to be used in or to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
- Responsible for planning for pick up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order, which is conveyed to the shipping clerk by final inspection via the shipping instructions.
- Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand always.
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
- Required to make pickups and deliveries to our suppliers for parts and raw materials using a company van.
- Follows inspection procedures.
- Resolves any material needs, solving material problems and inventory control issues as they arise.
- Updates computer generated inventories and documents.
- Facilitate fulfilment of orders by gathering materials or inventory.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in purchasing and inventory management
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Candidates must possess a clean driving record and a valid driver's license.
- Familiarity with physical security equipment preferred.
- Strong communication skills
YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; occasionally move equipment weighing up to 15 pounds, and frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.
DIRECT REPORTS:
No Direct Reports
WHO WE ARE
Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services — including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our “Service First DNA” culture. Service isn’t just a motto for MCA, and it’s an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholder, and communities.
NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.