Description
About the Job:
The Merchant Coordinator is an entry-level role focused on supporting the merchandising team and assisting with various tasks in the buying process. This role involves a mix of administrative duties, data management, and coordination between different departments. It provides foundational exposure to retail merchandising and buying operations. The Merchant Coordinator provides essential support to the buying team by handling administrative tasks, ensuring efficient communication across departments, and assisting with product data management and inventory.
A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:
Manage schedules, prepare reports, and organize meetings for the buying team
Assist in coordinating team activities and product sample handling
Input product data into inventory systems, ensuring accuracy in descriptions, pricing, and stock levels
Help manage the flow of product data between the buying team and other departments
Assist with routine communications to suppliers, such as confirming order details, scheduling shipments, and tracking deliveries
Help monitor stock levels and assist in inventory audits
Ensure product data is up to date in internal systems
Perform basic market research and compile information on competitor offerings and product trends, providing initial insights to the team
Work closely with other departments such as marketing logistics, and finance to ensure smooth operations within the buying process
Act as a liaison between the buying team and other stakeholders
Provide support in managing product orders and replenishment, ensuring that inventory levels are adequate for sales forecasts
What it takes to Join:
Entry-level position, typically suited for individuals with minimal experience in retail or merchandising. 0 - 2 years’ experience preferred
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with inventory management systems preferred
Salary Range
: ($55,000-58,240)
Pac Perks:
Dog friendly office environment
On-site Cafe
On-site Gym
$1,000 referral incentive program
Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
Calm Premium access for all employees
Employee perks throughout the year
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Other Considerations:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.