What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Coordinator position at Corral?
Job Description
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly-organized individual to join our team in Oakland, CA as an Operations Coordinator. In this position, you will not only be integral to the success of each of our projects, but you’ll have the opportunity to learn Corral’s interdepartmental and design processes, product development, and how Corral functions within the wider commercial furniture design market and industry.
Your primary focus will be to oversee a variety of logistical and operational procedures and tasks, ensuring efficient and accurate order / project execution.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the coordination of vendor purchase orders, management of inbound / outbound shipments, oversight of timely project execution and quality control in tandem with our vendors. Additionally you will play a key role in managing vendor relationships, monitoring freight / broker expenditures, and will actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of our existing standard operating procedures.
We’re looking for a self-starter with a healthy curiosity and an evolving interest in learning and adapting. We are a fast-moving and resilient team that enjoys working closely with one another to produce the highest quality results possible.
This is a full time, in-person position based in Oakland, CA.
Responsibilities include :
Create vendor purchase orders or issue inventory draws, manage submission, and monitor production for the timely completion of orders
Own and manage current vendor Information via a shared document as an inter-departmental resource.
Coordinate / execute all vendor and partner freight and parcel shipments and build / send all necessary shipping documents including tailored packing lists
Closely collaborate with the Engineering team on RFQs, maintaining product pricing guides, and ongoing inventory management.
Manage all inbound and outboard shipments at our Oakland design studio
Manage relationships with freight partners and brokers and monitor performance
Vet and assess new carriers / brokers to expand and diversify the network of reliable transportation partners
Handle carrier loss / damage claims, including submission, tracking, and coordination with the Finance department.
Define and analyze vendor packing standards in an ongoing effort to minimize costs and materials waste. Conduct audits, document findings, and work with vendors to modify standards as needed while monitoring associated fees, costs, and packing materials.
Assist with punch issues as requested, including claim assessment, vendor coordination, replacement order management, shipping / tracking, and freight carrier mis-shipment corrections.
Requirements
Proven experience in operations coordination, vendor management, or a similar role.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and freight carriers.
Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Familiarity with freight management, shipping procedures, and carrier / vendor coordination.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities and unexpected situations.
Any prior experience or familiarity with the full Google-Suite, Asana, Shopify, Cin7, or Quickbooks is a plus.
About Corral
We are a design and manufacturer of commercial furniture that believes furniture should make us feel at home—in the office or in our living rooms, at work, or at play.
We launched Corral in order to collaborate with other American designers who also want to explore and further define an American design ethos for who we are and how we live and work today. As we increasingly domesticate our work space and multitask in our personal space, business, and leisure have become a continuum to which products must respond in 360 degrees. This means using materials honestly, bringing craft into the production process, and blending utility with aesthetics, versatility with emotion.