Merchandise Data Coordinator

THE POSITION  As Merchandise Coordinator (Full-time Hourly), you will be accountable for executional aspects of product assortment, including item and vendor setup, item and order maintenance, order tracking, and store and vendor communication.  The Merchandise Coordinator supports the Buyer in the execution of the product vision and assortment planning to maximize sales, per cap, COGS and inventory health.  The Merchandise Coordinator will take on additional projects as necessary based on business priorities.    Primary Duties & Responsibilities:  Support the Buyer / Sr Buyer and work with the Replenishment and Planning teams to achieve sales, per cap, Inventory goals, SKU goals and COGS goals. Support buyer with purchase order maintenance and trade discrepancies, ensuring order quantities are accurate and correspond with vendor Invoices Manage operational execution to support product vision, Including item setup/maintenance, PO placement, order tracking, order maintenance, vendor communication and store communication Assist with executional aspects of high priority business projects as needed Support management of product lifecycle, Including execution of markdowns, management of active, inactive, and seasonal Item statuses Foster strong relationships with Internal team members and vendors to effectively manage communication of product needs and plans Initiate and maintain system data for Item set up, Item maintenance, reactivation, price and cost changes, promotional activity, and vendor setup Store support - manage discrepancies Assist Accounting In resolving Issues related to vendor payments, freight and Invoice discrepancies Partner with Freight and Logistics on controlling freight cost and maintaining shipping efficiencies.   Qualifications:  2 years in retail as Merchandise Coordinator, Assistant Buyer, Store Planning, or Allocation Strong organizational skills, resourceful, proactive and a fast learner Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook Reliable and meets deadlines Produces work efficiently and accurately Team player with strong communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills High attention to detail, organized and can effectively prioritize   Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the Merchandise Coordinator is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.