Project Coordinator (Executive Event Planner) : 193292

PLEASE NOTE:
1. THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION
2. THIS IS A W2 CONTRACT, NO 1099 OR CORP-TO-CORP CAN BE SUBMITTED.
3. NO 3RD PARTY RECRUITED SUBMITTALS PLEASE.

Seeking an Executive Level Event Planner for a Large Manufacturing Company located in the Upstate of South Carolina.
The Event Planner must be able to support, lead and direct internal and external events. 
This person will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing various types of events, including but not limited to corporate and client functions, media, internal/external workshops, stakeholders dialogues, conferences, fundraisers, and more. 

Main Responsibilities will be as follows:
Create detailed event runs of shows, budgets and reporting
Research and book all events elements including venues, vendors, and suppliers
Coordinate contracts and prices with purchasing and controlling teams and ensure quality service and products according to corporate identity and brand positioning.
Supervise and direct the event
Work with media and client teams on invitee coordination and materials.

Position Purpose/Scope:
Steers and coordinates all activities within the Plant related to the implementation of product packages. Steers cross functional teams related to the management of these packages. Utilizes and drives improvements to relevant systems and processes to improve the
overall project efficiency.

Position Responsibilities:
Steers and coordinates package-related activities such as cross-functional Plant and/or supplier teams.
Processes and evaluates BBM content for Plant relevance, impact, accuracy and completeness. When required, initiates subsequent corrective actions.
Coordinates and manages the implementation of relevant changes with all affected departments, incl. process partners in Germany, to determine the impact of the change and the earliest possible implementation date and forums (WPT, Projektsteuerkreis, Freigaberunde, etc.).
Provides regular updates of all open issues/status to supervisor/project leader, ensuring all activities are completed on-time and within the target framework.
Provides support to process partners with respect to BBM content issues/questions.
Provides guidance/training to process partners on the Launch Management systems and processes.
Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective measures to improve the systems processes within the Launch and Change Management department.
Has flexibility within the department regarding job assignment.
Assumes responsibility for additional special projects as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Position Competencies:
Education:
AA /AS degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics or other related Degree or equivalent experience of 2 years.
BA /BS degree (Engineering, Supply Chain-related preferred) or equivalent of 4 years' experience.
MA /MS degree (Engineering, Supply Chain-related preferred) or equivalent of 5 years' experience.

Experience:
6+ years of related professional experience with AA/AS degree.
4+ years of related professional experience with BA/BS degree
3+ years of related professional experience with MA/MS degree.
All relevant experience should contain at least 3+ years of project
management/team leadership positions, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics or Engineering-related functions.
Advanced interpersonal/communication skills as proven through business application.
Advanced project Management/Team Leadership experience (preferably in Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics functions)
Advanced technical/Engineering/Supply Chain experience.
Advanced MS-Office computer skills (Expert preferred).
Intermediate planning/Organization skills as proven through business application.
Intermediate German language skills preferred (written and oral required for consideration for an international assignment).
Intermediate business/technical experience with knowledge of specific functional area (preferred)
Intermediate knowledge of the Group Systems such as TAIS, LTERM, SAP Logistics/Procurement (preferred).
Basic knowledge of overall department and company mission (preferred).
Basic knowledge of the PEP Launch Processes (preferred).

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