Merchandise Coordinator

We are actively seeking a Merchandise Coordinator to join our Purchasing Team! This wonderful opportunity is based at our Store Support Center located in San Diego, CA.

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS AT EVENT NETWORK!

We believe The Experience matters. We deliver exceptional retail experiences and are passionate about adding value to the ultimate experience our guests enjoy while shopping at the most renowned experiential destinations across the United States.

You will be a part of a dynamic purchasing team, working closely with buyers.

Our fascinating retail company puts its Team, Partners, Guests & Planet first, and our people are pretty great!

THE POSITION

As Merchandise Coordinator (Full-time Hourly), you will be an integral part of a dynamic team within an organization that values growth and provides ample opportunities for team members. You will be responsible for executing various aspects of product assortment, including managing item and purchase orders, maintaining records, tracking orders, reconciling invoices to order receipts, and communicating with stores and vendors. Supporting the purchasing team, you will help implement the product vision and assortment planning to maximize sales, per capita spending, cost of goods sold (COGs), and inventory health. Additionally, you will undertake special projects aligned with business priorities. Reporting to the Director of Purchasing & Process, you will collaborate closely with the purchasing team to drive success and innovation in the organization.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Business and Financial

• Assist the Buyer(s) and collaborate with the Replenishment and Planning teams to achieve sales, per capita spending, inventory, SKU, and cost of goods sold (COGs) goals.
• Support the buyer with purchase order maintenance and resolving discrepancies, ensuring accurate order quantities and alignment with vendor invoices.

Management and Operating

• Execute operational tasks supporting the product vision, including item setup/maintenance, purchase order placement, order tracking, order maintenance, and communication with vendors and stores.
• Assist In the execution of high-priority business projects as needed.
• Manage the execution needs of the product lifecycle, including markdowns and the management of active, inactive, and seasonal item statuses.
• Build strong relationships with Event Network team members and vendors to effectively communicate product needs and resolve issues quickly.

Administrative

• Initiate and maintain system data for item setup, maintenance, reactivation, price and cost changes, promotional activities, and vendor setup.
• Provide store support by managing inventory control Issues with the Internal communication system and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist the accounting team in resolving issues related to vendor payments, freight, and invoice discrepancies.
• Partner with the Freight and Logistics team to support control of freight costs and maintain shipping efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in retail as a Merchandise Coordinator, Assistant Buyer, Store Planner, or Allocator.
• Strong organizational skills, resourcefulness, proactivity, and a fast learner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines.
• Efficient and accurate in work production.
• Team player with strong communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail, and able to effectively prioritize tasks.

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.