Project Support Officer
About this role
Project Support Officer (0.8/0.9 FTE)
This is NewCold
NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.
Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions.
NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art cold storage facilities that are highly automated. We push the boundaries of logistics with end-to-end storage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, and sustainability to supply chains on four continents. And we are growing rapidly.
To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us as the Global Quality Control & Assurance Manager.
More information on NewCold can be found at www.newcold.com and our social media.
About the vacancy
For our international project team, we are looking for an independent and proactive Project Support Officer (0.8/0.9 FTE). In this role, you will be the connecting link between Project Control, Project Management, Procurement, and other supporting departments. You will ensure that administrative and organizational processes run smoothly, allowing project controllers and project managers to focus on the core management of our projects. You are someone who maintains an overview, takes action, and ensures tasks are successfully completed.
Key Responsibilities
As a Project Support Officer, you will support the project team with a wide range of administrative and organizational tasks, including: • Creating and processing Purchase Orders (POs) • Assisting with Change Orders (CORs) • Monitoring timely approvals and signatures • Following up on outstanding action items within projects • Requesting and maintaining supplier data in our ERP system • Supporting Project Controllers and Project Managers with administrative processes • Managing project documentation and records • Assisting with time tracking and reporting • Identifying bottlenecks and proposing process improvements • Coordinating various ad-hoc administrative activities within the project team
This position will evolve over the coming year in alignment with ongoing digitalization and process automation. Over time, it will transition into the Global Project Support Office, where core responsibilities will center on supporting project management processes for NewCold’s Development Projects.