Merchandise Coordinator, Men's Brands

Pacific Sunwear Stores LLC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog friendly

On-site cafe

On-site gym

Referral incentive

Employee discount

Incentive program

401K employer match

Calm Premium access

Employee perks

Job summary

Pacific Sunwear Stores LLC in Anaheim, CA is seeking an entry-level Merchant Coordinator to support the merchandising team and assist with buying processes. You will handle admin tasks, data entry, and cross-department coordination to keep product information accurate and workflows smooth.

You will gain foundational exposure to retail merchandising, inventory management, and supplier communications, while collaborating with marketing, logistics, and finance to ensure timely product availability

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

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)

• 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.

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