NextDirect LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, serves our project teams and clients by providing expertise in direct procurement of permanent project equipment and materials (examples include major structure materials, enclosure materials, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, etc.). 

NextDirect is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Supply Chain Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for the physical management, check-in, and inventory of equipment for a major data center project in Charlotte, NC. This is a technical, on-site position ideal for someone who enjoys working with hardware and logistics and is interested in developing a career in procurement and supply chain management. This role is designed as a steppingstone to a procurement or project management position. You will receive mentorship and training in both supply chain operations and procurement, with opportunities for advancement.

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Who are you? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

• Receive, inspect, and check in data center equipment and materials upon delivery.
• Physically inventory and organize equipment in storage and deployment areas.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment status, location, and movement using inventory management systems(CX Alloy).
• Support project managers in scheduling and coordinating equipment deployment for ongoing projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies in equipment deliveries or inventory counts.
• Communicate with vendors, logistics partners, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate equipment handling.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory status, equipment utilization, and project milestones.
• Assist with equipment lifecycle management, including deployment, redeployment, and decommissioning.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Learn and support procurement processes, including vendor evaluation and purchase order creation, with a clear path to grow into a procurement role.

Qualifications:

• Technical Training / Skills or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years prior experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, physical environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and comfort working with IT/data center equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move equipment as needed (with appropriate safety protocols).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in developing a career in procurement and supply chain management.

Preferred (but not required):

• Experience with data center operations or HVAC / Electrical equipment
• Familiarity with procurement or purchasing processes.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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