Hybrid Position
Laura U Design Collective (LUDC) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator to oversee procurement and logistics for our award-winning residential design firm. This role manages orders from purchase through installation, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and budget accuracy while collaborating with internal teams and vendors. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing & Order Management
-Place and manage furnishings orders, ensuring accuracy in pricing, specifications, and documentation.
-Track order confirmations, lead times, shipping schedules, and product availability.
-Troubleshoot delays, damages, returns, exchanges, and discrepancies with vendors.
-Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor information within project management software.
-Provide detailed weekly order status reports, highlighting critical items and potential delays.

Logistics & Installations
-Coordinate shipping, receiving, warehousing, and installations for residential projects locally, nationally, and internationally.
-Collaborate with warehouses, freight companies, vendors, contractors, and installation teams.
-Monitor product quality and resolve issues before and after installation.
-Attend installations as needed to support seamless execution and client satisfaction.
-Proactively communicate updates and anticipated challenges to project teams.

Budget & Financial Coordination
-Manage project purchasing budgets versus actual costs, identifying discrepancies and tracking adjustments.
-Monitor freight expenses, vendor credits, and outstanding invoices.
-Partner with accounting to coordinate purchase order payments and reconcile project purchases.
-Support accurate financial tracking throughout each project's lifecycle.

Qualifications & Skills
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent administrative, purchasing, or project management experience.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
-Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and long-term projects simultaneously.
-Confidence in vendor negotiations, troubleshooting, and relationship management.
-A proactive, independent work style with a strong sense of accountability.
-Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional client service.
-Comfortable learning industry-specific purchasing and project management software; training provided.

LUDC Perks & Benefits
-We believe in creating an environment where our team can thrive professionally and personally.
-Flexible/hybrid work environment
-Unlimited PTO
-Two-week holiday studio closure
-Half-day Fridays, including our Champagne Friday team meetings
-Employer-covered healthcare benefits (50%–100%), including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
-Biannual discretionary bonus opportunities
-401(k) with a 4% employer match
-Catered lunches, team outings, and celebrations
-50% contribution toward professional membership dues (AIA, ASID, and local chapters)
-Join LUDC and play an essential role in bringing extraordinary residential design projects to life.

About LUDC:

Founded by Laura Umansky in 2006, the Laura U Design Collective is an award-winning firm that takes a full-service approach to residential design. Specializing in interior design and renovations, we explore creative environments that integrate beauty and function, inspired by our clients’ passions and joys.

Our Work: We design curated residential spaces that are a beautiful reflection of what’s most important to our clients. Our portfolio spans all style disciplines, from traditional to contemporary and everything in between.

Our Focus: With our exclusive focus in the residential space, we are committed to the design of home. We believe that human experience drives both the functionality and personality of every room. Our projects are bold and genuine, entirely bespoke, and designed thoughtfully, with intention.

Our Culture: Our culture is a celebration – of great design and great people. We offer a high energy environment that promotes balance, one where we are both devoted to our work and supportive of our personal joys. We are always looking for talented collaborators who hope to find purpose in their practice and share our mission.

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