Merchandising Coordinator

Only qualified Merchandising Coordinator candidates located near Reynoldsburg, OH to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence. ***

Preferred Education:
College degree in related field highly desirable or high school diploma with 2-3 years of experience in a product and/or customer service fashion retail role

Required Skills, Experience, & Abilities:
Experience with MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, FlexPLM, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat
Exceptional communication, prioritization, collaboration, follow-up and problem-solving skills
Highly organized, resourceful, detail oriented and able to prioritize business critical needs
Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates open mindedness and free thinking when problem solving
Highly motivated and passionate

Role:
The Merchandise Coordinator is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized individual who plays a key role in supporting many cross functional partners with the product assortment strategy. This role focuses on delivering all branded samples to cross functional partners for milestone moments, while remaining a key player in the operations and organization of the sample library space. As a merchandise coordinator, this individual is expected to have an understanding of the product assortment, build relationships with partnering teams, meet deliverables, and anticipate the upcoming needs of others by utilizing tools and calendars available. This individual must have strong communication skills and is able to multi-task communication through multiple channels. Collaboration, innovation, and a desire to support are necessary qualities to ensure the future success of the team. The ability to work independently and in team settings is crucial to flex to the needs of the business and meet deliverables. The Sample library is everchanging and always evolving. A merchandise coordinator should be a partner in finding new approaches to enhance our processes and elevate our contributions to the business. This role is highly supportive, and this individual must be willing and able to adapt to change.

Responsibilities:
Maintain an organized, elevated, and accessible workspace for all sample types by hanging and arranging samples by season, category, style, color, and size.
Supports cross functional partners (such as Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Merchants, Public Relations, and Fashion Office) by fulfilling sample requests for milestone moments, ad hoc needs, and photoshoot activities
Pack, ship, and track the location of all sample movements
Provides sample availability notes and estimated sample arrival windows each season by utilizing InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and additional brand specific tools
Utilize branded tools to update sample inventory timely as they arrive to the library
Provides additional support to meet the needs of the business and others

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a clients business needs and requirements.**