Merchandise Coordinator

Hot-Topic-d1d78d2; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

BoxLunch is seeking an organized Merchandise Coordinator to support Buyers, coordinate samples, and track orders across the supply chain. This role operates on a hybrid schedule with three days in our Southern California HQ, and involves collaboration with the DC and vendors to ensure campaigns and launches run on time.

The ideal candidate will have an associates degree or relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or work experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.
• Customer-focused with strong communication.
• Team player with positive attitude and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Process, turn in and track top samples for website.
• Coordinate samples and meet deadlines for campaigns and mailers.
• Process Purchase Orders.
• Input and reconcile store price changes.
• Update POs for date, price, and description changes.
• Follow up on incoming and late orders.
• Set up meetings with vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Time management

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At BoxLunch, we're serious about pop culture, and using our platform as a means to end hunger. For every $10 spent in store, we're donating a meal to Feeding America.

We're looking for an organized and collaborative Merchandise Coordinator who is ready to kick start their Buying career! This role will provide administrative support to the Buyer and Assistant Buyer as well as communicate and follow up with the DC and vendors to track orders in progress.

This position operates on a hybrid schedule of three days in our HQ office in Southern California.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Processes, turns in and tracks all top samples for website
• Helps coordinate samples and meets deadlines for all campaign launches and mailers
• Processes Purchase Orders
• Inputs and reconciles store price changes
• Updates all POs when necessary (date changes, price changes, description updates etc.)
• Follows up on incoming and late orders
• Sets up and assists in meetings with vendors
• Performs other duties assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Associates Degree or work experience preferred
• Deep analytical skills and quantitative abilities. You can crunch numbers and aren't afraid of the words: analysis & Microsoft Excel
• Ability to successfully prioritize and complete projects with effective time management skills
• Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly
• Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator
• Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
• Strong knowledge of pop culture and fashion trends with a passion for our product!
• Last but definitely not least; you'll need to be a team player with a positive attitude. We're a collaborative team, and we need team members that understand that what we're accomplishing collectively is both amazing and attributed to camaraderie and teamwork

$20 - $21.50 an hour

Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual’s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.