Coordinator & Design, Irrigation

Responsible for working closely with the Irrigation Sales Team to oversee the coordination of irrigation projects, manage the day-to-day aspects of irrigation projects, and design irrigation projects via IrriCad/AutoCAD.

Essential Job functions/ Duties:

Coordinator Functions:

• Prepare and open irrigation project estimates promptly and accurately by creating material lists, pulling & staging materials.
• Create and upload/ attach data sheets and labor sheets. Receive signed customer agreements and attach to irrigation projects.
• Ensure proper signatures and documentation are collected when project changes occur.
• Complete Irrigation Weekly Review spreadsheet and email out weekly.
• Work with CRM – Salesforce to ensure all projects and designs are updated with accuracy.
• Create presentation packets for Irrigation Sales Representatives to share with customers.
• Responsible for finding alternative sources for irrigation project materials.
• Process direct orders from various vendors and negotiate pricing.
• Process labor invoices.
• Follow up on orders and vendor invoices.
• Follow up on material returns to ensure accurate accounting of credits.
• Verify customer account information (credit, cash, packinghouse).
• Contact packinghouses to verify approval to use packinghouse accounts for billing purposes.
• Submit requests to accounting for cash and credit account creation.
• Work with accounting to settle and close projects.
• Progress bill customers as project advances.
• Verify receipt of progress payments.
• Apply progress payments against sales orders.
• Final bill irrigation projects promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate material pickup with customers and sub-contractors. Schedule and coordinate delivery of materials to job sites as needed.
• Assist with scheduling sub-contractors during installation phase of projects.
• Update SAP project stages (inquiry, quotation, contract) Add Salesforce ID #’s to irrigation projects before close
• Review goods issue tickets, purchase orders, project numbers, etc. to maintain project files

Designer Functions:

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  Works closely with Salesperson/Growers to discuss the designs of a new or existing

irrigation systems, according to the grower's application or needs.

• Understands and evaluates field work in preparation for design.
• Designs systems with pumps, pipelines, filters, emission devices as the need requires and makes complete material take off lists.
• Communicates installation instructions for irrigation jobs with sub-contractor(s).
• Maintain a completed design drawing file.
• Maintain IrriCad Database and IrriCad program upgrades.
• Maintains a contact sheet of current and potential customers
• Performs other duties

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Certifications/Licenses, and Experience:

• 3 - 5 Irrigation & Design experience required
• 3 - 5 Office/ Administrative experience required
• Minimum High School or GED High School or GED or other related field Preferred
• 4 Year bachelor’s degree in business or agriculture preferred
• Required CID Certification, or ability to obtain
• Required Valid unrestricted driver license
• Possesses a strong understanding of irrigation parts, assembly, and irrigation vendors
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, multiple tasks, meet frequent and overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to respond promptly and courteously to various customer requests.
• Possesses strong organizational skills along with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Possesses knowledge of computer aided design programs (IrriCAD/AutoCAD)
• Possesses interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with internal and external customers.
• Possesses strong computer skills: must be proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook; ability to operate standard office equipment. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Possesses strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and policies.
• Ability to work individually and as a team for the purpose of meeting the combined goals of the irrigation department and the organization.
• Ability to communicate with individuals by using a telephone, various computer software programs, and in person.

Well, what is this job really about?

We are looking for an individual who values hard work, fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence. At Fruit Growers Supply we value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information, generating ideas and creative solutions, working in teams and developing people to add value.

At Fruit Growers Supply, we believe that our strength and longevity is a result of the hard work and dedication from our employee’s contribution Behind our history of innovation and commitment to market leadership is a company devoted to providing continued education, excellent benefits and good working conditions. We provide all the resources you need to support your professional development, including:

• A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• 401K retirement savings plan, Match+
• Paid holiday and vacation benefits
• Internal and external training
• Educational assistance
• An open job posting system

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Fruit Growers Supply and its employees.

Sunkist is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/

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