Associate, Projects

kplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning.

The Role at a Glance

The Associate, Projects is responsible for supporting special project operations by assisting with project inventory, coordinating warehouse transfers, and assisting with obtaining required materials that align with projects. The position utilizes SAP to create production orders and resolve inventory discrepancies while maintaining comprehensive records. The role supports project reporting through accurate data collection, labor tracking, and cost analysis to ensure adherence to KPI metrics.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Projects Support

• Utilize established special project processes and take ownership of maintaining comprehensive records in excel-based tracking tools for the project inventory incoming log, master schedule, and all inbound and outbound inventory transfers

• Initiate warehouse transfer requests for project-related inventory, proactively tracking delays and engaging relevant stakeholders through established communication channels to ensure timely resolution

• Ensure accurate ordering and timely procurement of all project components across multiple warehouse locations, aligning activities with the master schedule and operational priorities

• Create and process production orders in SAP, ensuring accurate specification for material quantities

• Resolve inventory discrepancies related to project inventory by performing analysis using SAP, Excel, reviewing e-mail correspondence, and leveraging other systems to identify and resolve variances

• Create process documentation and step-by-step instructional packets for operations

• Create and design any specialty labeling required floor operations and project usage

Data Collection, Reporting and Administrative

• Ensure timely and accurate input of labor hours and closing of the project to meet planned KPIs and overall reliable project reporting

• Assist with the maintenance of project time studies and cost estimates, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with operational benchmarks

• Assist with yearly physical inventory for projects that are aligned with inventory control standards

Key Experience & Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Experience

• 3+ years working in a warehouse administrative or warehouse operations environment

Software/Technical Skills

• SAP Inventory Module

Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills

• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Problem solving and critical thinking with attention to detail and follow-up

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Outstanding customer service skills and dedication to providing exceptional customer care

• Ability to adapt well to change and successfully set and adjust priorities as needed

Compensation & Schedule for This Role

#LI-Onsite

• The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $41,600 - $49,920 per year ($20 - $24/hr)

• Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data

• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2025/guidebook/

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family's needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance-all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. To learn more, visit our benefits page: https://careers.brother-usa.com/benefits

Our Mission, Vision, & Culture

Our mission is to live our "at your side" promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed. To learn more about our culture drivers and company culture, visit: https://careers.brother-usa.com/ourculture

About Where We Work

Brother's corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always "at your side" for our customers.

Links to Learn More

To hear more about our business and culture, visit these helpful links:

• Brother's Product Categories:
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/our-products

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/employee-resource-groups-diversity

• Corporate Social Responsibility:
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/our-corporate-social-responsibility-sustainability

• Work-Life and Flexibility:
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/lifeatbrother

• Growth and Development:
  https://careers.brother-usa.com/career-development

• Follow us on LinkedIn:
  https://www.linkedin.com/company/brother-usa/

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application or any other aspect of the application or interview process, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.