Category Coordinator

Open Road Brands; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Road Brands in Wichita, KS seeks a Category Coordinator to support the Category Management team with data integrity, ERP maintenance, and coordination across design, sourcing, sales, and leadership. This entry-level role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and effective communication as you help manage product records, samples, and timelines in a fast-paced office environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in retail and consumer products, building a foundation for a career in

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of product development or merchandising processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with basic database systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update item numbers and product records within the ERP system.
• Enter and manage product specifications, vendor information, and related documentation.
• Track, organize, and manage product samples to ensure timely delivery and proper handling.
• Verify packaging, labeling, and product details to ensure alignment with customer and compliance requirements.
• Assist in preparing product presentations and coordinating internal meetings.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems, reports, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including design, sourcing, and sales teams.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to Category Managers and the broader category management team.
• Support category timelines and milestones, proactively identifying risks, issues, or delays and escalating as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel

Database familiarity

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Wichita Office - Wichita, KS 67226Position Summary

The Category Coordinator is designed for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual within the Category Management team. Eager to build a foundation in retail and consumer products. This role provides critical administrative, coordination, and data support throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely execution of category initiatives.

The Category Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining product data integrity within the ERP system, managing product samples, and supporting cross-functional collaboration across design, sourcing, sales, and category leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update item numbers and product records within the ERP system
• Enter and manage product specifications, vendor information, and related documentation
• Track, organize, and manage product samples to ensure timely delivery and proper handling
• Verify packaging, labeling, and product details to ensure alignment with customer and compliance requirements
• Assist in preparing product presentations and coordinating internal meetings
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems, reports, and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including design, sourcing, and sales teams
• Provide administrative and coordination support to Category Managers and the broader category management team
• Support category timelines and milestones, proactively identifying risks, issues, or delays and escalating as needed

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of product development or merchandising processes is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with basic database systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and grow

Work Environment

• Office-based role with occasional lifting of product samples and display materials
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications