Merchandise coordinator job description
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Example merchandise coordinator requirements on a job description
Merchandise coordinator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in merchandise coordinator job postings.
Sample merchandise coordinator requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in merchandise coordination or related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory management software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Sample required merchandise coordinator soft skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- A passion for fashion and the ability to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Merchandise coordinator job description example 1
PGA Tour Holdings Inc merchandise coordinator job description
TPC River's Bend is a private par-72, 7,180-yard championship layout located in Maineville, Ohio, just 25 miles northeast of Cincinnati. The Arnold Palmer-designed golf course meanders through corridors of mature hardwoods and whispering creeks. TPC River's Bend has previously hosted events for both the Web.com Tour, PGA TOUR Champions, and currently hosts a tournament for the LPGA's Symetra Tour.
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The Merchandise Coordinator works closely with the Golf Shop staff to ensure that Golf Shop displays and product are aesthetically pleasing and logically positioned within the Golf Shop.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent education Basic knowledge of general business practices, retail sales practices and procedures as would be acquired through one to two years of similar experience Previous merchandise experience preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Provide exceptional service for PGA TOUR players, members and Guests as related to their retail golfing purchases Assist in the accurate distribution and control of the daily shop fill. Maintain stock room security by monitoring incoming and outgoing personnel and staff Greet and welcome TOUR Players, members and guests in a warm, professional and courteous manner Answer questions and provide assistance and information to TOUR Players, members and guests May be asked to assist with interviewing and training all stock room and golf shop floor sales staff Provide input on recommendations and feedback for annual and semi-annual employee performance reviews and corrective actions Assist in training the Golf Shop staff in merchandising and stock room procedures, and product knowledge Maintain purchase order system and ordering and receiving program to ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases. Assist with physical inventories as required Assist with recommendations and requisitions of special-order merchandise for TOUR Players, members, guests and staff. Track, check-in, invoice and charge receipts to proper account Communicate appropriately with the customer, the Head Golf Professional or Merchandise Manager or necessary personnel relative to each special order Assist with recommending and purchasing of merchandise for corporate sales and group outings Assist with properly preparing, receiving, coding, tracking and filing all golf-related purchase orders and invoices. Assist with accurately coding invoices for payment, verifying prices, quantities against purchase orders. Review receiver adjustments and returns with Head Golf Professional or Merchandise Manager prior to processing. Print and distribute monthly. Coordinate any changes with the National Merchandising DepartmentAssist with acquiring documents for application for Golf World Business Top 100Maintain records on all RTV's (Return to Vendors) and obtain appropriate return authorization (RA's) and credits from vendors for merchandise returned Assist with ensuring all merchandise stored in the stock room is accurately coded as temporary, permanent or basic fill use. Ensure the daily Golf Shop fill ins are processed and merchandised according to established procedures Ensure the Golf Shop and Stock Room are routinely cleaned and organized to ensure a neat appearance and to ensure PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. standards are maintained. Areas include the Golf Shop, storage areas, and merchandise displays. Maintain Stock Room security by monitoring incoming and outgoing staff and shipments Continually check par levels of all stock room merchandise. Notify Head Golf Professional or Merchandise Manager of any product below par levels Assist Head Golf Professional or Merchandise Manager with preparation of the monthly merchandise report from the month end reports as needed Special projects or other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Travel
Travel is not expected for this position
Work Schedule Expectations
This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
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The Merchandise Coordinator works closely with the Golf Shop staff to ensure that Golf Shop displays and product are aesthetically pleasing and logically positioned within the Golf Shop.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent education Basic knowledge of general business practices, retail sales practices and procedures as would be acquired through one to two years of similar experience Previous merchandise experience preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Provide exceptional service for PGA TOUR players, members and Guests as related to their retail golfing purchases Assist in the accurate distribution and control of the daily shop fill. Maintain stock room security by monitoring incoming and outgoing personnel and staff Greet and welcome TOUR Players, members and guests in a warm, professional and courteous manner Answer questions and provide assistance and information to TOUR Players, members and guests May be asked to assist with interviewing and training all stock room and golf shop floor sales staff Provide input on recommendations and feedback for annual and semi-annual employee performance reviews and corrective actions Assist in training the Golf Shop staff in merchandising and stock room procedures, and product knowledge Maintain purchase order system and ordering and receiving program to ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases. Assist with physical inventories as required Assist with recommendations and requisitions of special-order merchandise for TOUR Players, members, guests and staff. Track, check-in, invoice and charge receipts to proper account Communicate appropriately with the customer, the Head Golf Professional or Merchandise Manager or necessary personnel relative to each special order Assist with recommending and purchasing of merchandise for corporate sales and group outings Assist with properly preparing, receiving, coding, tracking and filing all golf-related purchase orders and invoices. Assist with accurately coding invoices for payment, verifying prices, quantities against purchase orders. Review receiver adjustments and returns with Head Golf Professional or Merchandise Manager prior to processing. Print and distribute monthly. Coordinate any changes with the National Merchandising DepartmentAssist with acquiring documents for application for Golf World Business Top 100Maintain records on all RTV's (Return to Vendors) and obtain appropriate return authorization (RA's) and credits from vendors for merchandise returned Assist with ensuring all merchandise stored in the stock room is accurately coded as temporary, permanent or basic fill use. Ensure the daily Golf Shop fill ins are processed and merchandised according to established procedures Ensure the Golf Shop and Stock Room are routinely cleaned and organized to ensure a neat appearance and to ensure PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. standards are maintained. Areas include the Golf Shop, storage areas, and merchandise displays. Maintain Stock Room security by monitoring incoming and outgoing staff and shipments Continually check par levels of all stock room merchandise. Notify Head Golf Professional or Merchandise Manager of any product below par levels Assist Head Golf Professional or Merchandise Manager with preparation of the monthly merchandise report from the month end reports as needed Special projects or other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Travel
Travel is not expected for this position
Work Schedule Expectations
This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
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Merchandise coordinator job description example 2
Quad merchandise coordinator job description
Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We're all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way.
The Merchandise Coordinator is responsible for merchandise management, prep and return, image asset routing, photography data basing and other administrative functions within a photo studio operation.
Responsibilities:
Gather, organize, track and maintain all product/merchandise/samples
Update photography database for all products used in photography
Organize and maintain the inventory within the advertising sample/prop area
•Provide merchandise status reports as required
Facilitate and expedite the return of all samples/product/merchandise/props to place of origin
Qualifications:
2+ years of relevant experience
Good organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects
Possess strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Proficient computer skills including ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications, project management databases and email applications
Mac literate in the use of Word, Excel, and internet browsers
Additional Company Information:
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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The Merchandise Coordinator is responsible for merchandise management, prep and return, image asset routing, photography data basing and other administrative functions within a photo studio operation.
Responsibilities:
Gather, organize, track and maintain all product/merchandise/samples
Update photography database for all products used in photography
Organize and maintain the inventory within the advertising sample/prop area
•Provide merchandise status reports as required
Facilitate and expedite the return of all samples/product/merchandise/props to place of origin
Qualifications:
2+ years of relevant experience
Good organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects
Possess strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Proficient computer skills including ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications, project management databases and email applications
Mac literate in the use of Word, Excel, and internet browsers
Additional Company Information:
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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Merchandise coordinator job description example 3
Columbia Sportswear merchandise coordinator job description
*This is a hybrid role based out of our corporate HQ in Portland, OR*
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It's perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Footwear Merchandise Coordinator you will support the team through the gathering, creation and analysis of reports on sales, market trends, SKU productivity, margin and category trends allowing the merchandising team to build the product line with a maximum revenue growth coupled with maximizing SKU productivity.
This role supports various seasonal meetings and key merchandising deliverables by developing tools to assist in the analysis and presentation of the product line and also supports senior management with administrative assistance.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Leveraging the SKU reporting information developed by the Demand Planning department, develop specific views to assist merchandising in identifying category trends, classification opportunities, product flow potential. Assist with compilation of sales, buying and market trend reports.Develop tools that provide category, distribution, or classification specific views to allow PLM's to understand trends. Facilitate information flow across merchandising department through excellent written and verbal communication skills. Develop tools to assist with presentations-classification maps, color overviews, power point-as well as facilitate and organize events.
YOU ARE
A strong problem solver, independent judgment, and display organizational and communication skills.Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationship with all internal contacts/co-workers. Excited to start your career in merchandising.
YOU HAVE
Bachelor's degree in apparel merchandising, business or equivalent work experience. An understanding of software and reporting tools to collect relevant data Proficient in MS Office; specifically, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe To learn more about our hiring process during COVID-19, click here.#LI-BG1
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and pr Ana, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It's perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Footwear Merchandise Coordinator you will support the team through the gathering, creation and analysis of reports on sales, market trends, SKU productivity, margin and category trends allowing the merchandising team to build the product line with a maximum revenue growth coupled with maximizing SKU productivity.
This role supports various seasonal meetings and key merchandising deliverables by developing tools to assist in the analysis and presentation of the product line and also supports senior management with administrative assistance.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Leveraging the SKU reporting information developed by the Demand Planning department, develop specific views to assist merchandising in identifying category trends, classification opportunities, product flow potential. Assist with compilation of sales, buying and market trend reports.Develop tools that provide category, distribution, or classification specific views to allow PLM's to understand trends. Facilitate information flow across merchandising department through excellent written and verbal communication skills. Develop tools to assist with presentations-classification maps, color overviews, power point-as well as facilitate and organize events.
YOU ARE
A strong problem solver, independent judgment, and display organizational and communication skills.Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationship with all internal contacts/co-workers. Excited to start your career in merchandising.
YOU HAVE
Bachelor's degree in apparel merchandising, business or equivalent work experience. An understanding of software and reporting tools to collect relevant data Proficient in MS Office; specifically, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe To learn more about our hiring process during COVID-19, click here.#LI-BG1
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and pr Ana, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Updated March 14, 2024