DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Project Assistant to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for our DBU Upfit Centers.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• This position will primarily focus on supporting new engine installation projects and activities that support the Engineering Team and Upfit Centers.
• Serves as a support resource on projects and work assignments; developing basic knowledge of effective project management and general business understanding.
• Provide administrative and logistics support to project team and Project Manager by assisting with budget planning and tracking, research, and analytical support; providing administrative support for the design and development of project plans and timelines.
• Assists in identifying, tracking, and working with others to resolve project issues while developing skills to do this independently. Assists with managing project risk; developing how to use quality tools to identify areas of risk.
• Maintains project notes, databases, and other records while communicating updates to Project Manager on status of specific projects and assignments.

• Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.
• Supply Chain experience and/or Project Coordinator experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, generating reports and knowledge of SAP preferred, ability to learn new systems required to do the job effectively.
• Ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task, take ownership and drive a project/task effectively and efficiently.
• Must be comfortable working in a time-on task/production cell environment, working closely with Team Members to meet production goals and delivery targets.
• Please note, this is a hybrid position (minimum 2 days onsite at Ankeny Branch and maximum of 3 days working remote).

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• This position does not require any Department of Transportation (DOT) related pre-screenings.