Development Coordinator

Description

About the Company:

The name La La Land represents a dream world. We set out to bring La La Land to life. A place where you walk in and feel a true sense of joy for life. A place where you are loved for who you are. A place that brings together all human beings. A place where kindness is a priority.
  

Job Summary:
La La Land’s Development Coordinator supports new store development and ongoing project operations. This role reports to the Director of Development & Facilities and is responsible for sourcing and coordinating materials, equipment, and services to fulfill purchasing requests from the Development team, ensuring timely, cost-effective execution from order placement through completion. In addition, this role supports project planning, vendor follow-up, status tracking, and administrative execution for store buildouts and other brand development initiatives. The Development Coordinator ensures fluid behind-the-scenes coordination so that details are thoughtfully managed to support timely openings and brand-consistent standards.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Procurement & Cost Control

• Process and track      purchase requests for materials, equipment, and services.
• Maintain vendor      relationships and source competitive bids across markets.
• Compare pricing,      delivery timelines, and warranties to select optimal vendors.
• Create and maintain cost      comparison charts to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Ensure timely and      accurate purchase orders, invoices, and payment records.

Project & Order Tracking

• Monitor orders from      placement through delivery and ensure on-time fulfillment.
• Verify shipments against      purchase orders and reconcile discrepancies.
• Track and log all      invoices, purchases, and transfers using internal systems and Excel.

City & Utility Coordination

• Set up utilities and      manage permit applications/payments for active projects.
• Build relationships with      local zoning and planning departments to support approvals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with project      teams to support timelines, vendor communication, and scheduling.
• Notify appropriate      departments of order status and delivery updates.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in a purchasing or coordinator role required    

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Communicates effectively across verbal, written, and interpersonal channels to convey information clearly, collaborate with others, and support team alignment 
• Organized and detail-focused with task and time management, analyzing data, and in meeting deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general computer applications
• Ability to read and translate construction drawings into actionable project plans

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing may be required
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to hot and cold temperatures