Retail Merchandise Coordinator

If you have a passion for retail and a strong eye for detail, we want to hear from you! Join our team as a Retail Merchandise Coordinator and play a key role in ensuring the success of our retail operations.

Job Title: Retail Merchandise Coordinator

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Retail Merchandise Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the success of our retail operations by managing the flow of merchandise from our suppliers to our stores. You will work closely with our buying, planning, and store teams to ensure that our merchandise is properly ordered, received, and displayed in our stores. The ideal candidate will have a passion for retail, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the buying team to ensure proper quantities of merchandise are ordered based on sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with the planning team to track and manage merchandise delivery schedules, including monitoring any potential delays or issues.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of merchandise, including negotiating any necessary changes to delivery schedules or quantities.
• Receive and process all merchandise deliveries, including verifying accuracy, inspecting for quality, and organizing merchandise for distribution to stores.
• Communicate with store teams to ensure they are aware of incoming merchandise and have the necessary space and resources to properly display it.
• Oversee the distribution of merchandise to stores, ensuring that each store receives the correct quantity and assortment of products.
• Monitor store inventory levels and work with store teams to facilitate transfers between stores as needed.
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to ensure that merchandise is properly displayed and presented in stores.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess merchandise presentation, replenishment needs, and inventory levels.
• Analyze sales data and communicate with the buying team to identify any opportunities for reorders or markdowns.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inventory levels, deliveries, and transfers.
• Assist in the planning and execution of promotional events and sales, including managing inventory levels and ensuring proper display of merchandise.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitors' merchandise offerings to make informed recommendations for our product assortment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in retail management, business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in retail merchandising or buying.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
• Flexibility to travel and work extended hours as needed.