Under the motto “Taking action for future generations”, we at Big Dutchman have been conveying our ideas to more than 100 countries for over 85 years – because feeding the world is our profession. Our high-tech farming solutions for proteins and plants make our customers successful and empower farmers around the world to act more sustainably. And no wonder, because whether at our headquarters in Vechta (Germany) or at our locations on five continents: in our family-owned company, more than 3,400 motivated employees provide animal-friendly and sustainable solutions. As a driver of innovation, we never lose sight of the appreciation we have for our team. We enjoy our daily business and take action for future generations together.
Does this sound like the working environment you are looking for? Then join our team as our Technical Project & Systems Coordinator
Technical Project & Systems Coordinator
Position Summary:
Big Dutchman, Inc. located in Holland, MI provides a complete line of poultry, egg, and swine production equipment around the world. With 85 years of experience, Big Dutchman is the global leader in the development of new technology for the industry. We are currently looking for a Technical Project Coordinator to primarily review sales documentation of new projects and the coordination process of identifying part numbers and quantities required for order entry. The initial focus will be on US and Canadian EBU projects. Also helps support the optimization and effective use of the Big Dutchman quotation software system. If you are a qualified candidate looking to apply your expertise in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Interface with various departments including Sales, Estimating, Sales Coordinators, Engineering, Article Management and Purchasing to prepare accurate material list for order entry.
- Assist in reviewing outputs from other Technical Coordinators for accuracy.
- Recommend changes in procedures, standards and guidelines as needed.
- Coordinate “as sold” project drawing updates.
- Be sensitive to deadlines required to meet project schedule requirements.
- Lead optimization for standard quotes/offers using current quotation system (CAMOS).
- Push implementation of regional products into the CAMOS system.
- Develop feedback loop from quote/offer to order to maintain proper system use.
- Serve as a consultant on all special quotes/offers requests.
- Close the loop and monitor product structures to ensure accuracy of BOM’s, CAMOS and other interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with Sales to adapt things like text for quotes/offers or other content and issue tickets leading to continuous improvement.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-year technical associates degree.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a technical sales-oriented business environment.
- Understand how to read part drawings and project house drawings.
- Process thinker and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Familiarity with quotation configuration systems a plus.
- Must possess technical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate across people and functions.
- Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
What is your chance?
You will be part of a dynamic and challenging working environment characterised by flat hierarchies and open and constructive cooperation. Take on exciting tasks in a rapidly growing market and contribute your skills with a lot of initiative.
You want to convince us right away?
Send us your detailed application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.