What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shade Coordinator position at The Urban Electric Co.?
Who We Are:
At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to create an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company’s products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in North Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-built approach as opposed to replacing it.
Who You Are:
The Shade Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting procurement activities, managing fabric inventory, and processing orders to ensure efficient production and order fulfillment for our lampshade program. This position primarily supports procurement functions, including verifying materials for client orders, tracking and maintaining fabric stock, coordinating shipments, and facilitating communication between internal teams and external partners. The Shade Coordinator ensures accuracy in material handling, inventory records, and order processing while supporting process improvements and operational efficiency.
Procurement & Material Management
- Create and manage part numbers, material lists (BOMs), and production guidelines.
- Assist in resolving supplier issues and tracking quality concerns.
- Maintain and track inventory levels for stock fabrics.
- Receive and inspect incoming materials to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Label incoming fabric stock for inventory tracking and management.
- Conduct periodic inventory audits to ensure stock accuracy.
- Support the procurement, inventory and planning teams to maintain accurate inventory and timely fulfillment.
Order Processing & Coordination
- Prepare and ship client fabric and stock fabric orders to production partners.
- Assist with processing order modifications and verifying updates before production.
- Support the creation and management of work orders for production and inventory needs.
- Generate template layouts to help customers visualize fabric placement and selection.
- Verify client material quantities and accuracy for active customer orders.
- Track and manage excess fabric returned from production, ensuring proper handling.
- Communicate with production teams to ensure material needs are met and orders are processed correctly.
What Sets You Apart:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One year or more of experience in inventory management, procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Effective communication and coordination skills to collaborate with teams and external partners.
Some Benefits & Perks of Working at The Urban Electric Co.
- Medical & dental insurance with employer contributions
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave for new moms and dads
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- A company-wide health & wellness initiative
- An on-site barista with complimentary drinks and snacks
