AS Project Coordinator Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: No 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “x to X” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Job Output

Reporting to the AS Project Coordination Supervisor, this role is an integral part of the team that interfaces with customers and the sales team to actualize orders for premium and custom Architectural Specialties solutions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Review incoming orders for completeness and accuracy; ensure that orders have corresponding quotations and validate pricing.
• Utilize SAP system to manually create sales orders.
• Utilize Salesforce system to process Quote to Order orders.
• Utilize Salesforce system to update order status that is linked to the Domino tracker.
• Provide excellent communication to customers related to their order status from order receipt to order shipment.
• Develop an understanding of customers’ needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
• Create positive customer experience with internal and external customers during entire order life cycle, which may include order revisions, special delivery requirements, expediting requests, and other adhoc requests.
• Ability to identify and offer alternatives to resolve problems.
• Facilitate claims process by utilizing Salesforce to document complaints (billing errors, product defect, shipping damage, etc); route subsequent tasks to appropriate owners; follow up until final case resolution which may include processing credits and debits in SAP.
• Utilize Newforma project management software to maintain accurate project status.
• Become knowledgeable with Architectural Specialties Products and supplier capabilities to ensure customer orders are fulfilled either as requested or that alternatives are presented.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.  Internal customers include Project Managers, CSM's, Operations Manager, Order Prep, Samples Coordinator, Premium Order Coordinator, DC Coordinators, and CFC.
• Support submittals sample process as needed.
• Identify and participate in process improvement activities.  Support IT projects related to order processing and acquisition integrations.
• Ability to work in a team environment, cross train and provide coverage as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Superior verbal and written communication/customer service skills.
• A commitment to consistently exceed the customer's expectations.
• The ability to learn, understand, and transfer knowledge relative to entire AS product line.
• Excellent listening skills and problem-solving skills relative to customer inquiries.
• Strong math skills.
• The ability to prioritize your workload and perform multiple tasks at once is key.
• The ability to maintain a positive attitude and work effectively within a team environment.
• The ability to be proactive, take initiative, be accountable, and possess a strong propensity towards change and process improvement.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Reader and Outlook

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Office Environment – This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma/GED
• At least 2 years of administrative or customer service experience; call center experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!