Merchandise Coordinator

24 Seven Talent; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandise Coordinator to enhance their Campaign Lifestyle Photo team in Portland. This dynamic role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting up to 65 lbs. You will be responsible for organizing and maintaining product samples for photo shoots, ensuring everything is set up and ready to go. The ideal candidate will possess excellent multi-tasking abilities, proactive communication skills, and experience with warehouse tools. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration, and make your mark in the retail furniture industry!

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced environments with strong multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs and operate warehouse tools.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate product samples for photo shoots.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while collaborating with teams.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Proactive communication

Time management

Physical stamina

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Windows OS

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Power tools

Job description

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24 Seven is partnering up with a well-known furniture company based in Portland, OR to help them find a Merchandise Coordinator to join their team this week! They need someone who is available to work this Tuesday-Thursday (2/4-2/6) and Monday-Thursday of next week (2/10-2/13).

*Candidates must go onsite in the Portland, OR area*

We are looking for a Merchandise Coordinator to join our photo warehouse team in NW Portland. This role is dedicated to the Campaign Lifestyle Photo team. They organize, maintain, and coordinate product samples to be used during our Campaign photo shoot. This person will be responsible for pulling, assembling, and installing product samples for the photo shoots. You will be working closely and collaborating with the inventory coordinator and photo team. This position requires physical stamina and being comfortable with lifting up to 65 lbs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
2. Accurately identify and pull samples needed from a shot list.
3. Communicate discrepancies and ETAs to merchant teams and photo leads.
4. Organize, track, and return samples to the proper location after the completion of the project.
5. Operation of equipment including trucks and forklifts.
6. Assist with processing incoming samples, palletizing materials, and crates, and relocating samples.
7. Assemble and install product samples for various projects.
8. Responsible for learning product functionality and collection line.
9. Gaff or rigging experience a plus.
10. Be proactive & anticipate needs on & off set; have the product unpacked, unwrapped, and ready to shoot.
11. Help construct and maintain various rigs, working creatively with the team to set up shots.
12. Work with Producer on a daily/weekly basis to review details of merchandise, prop, and camera equipment pick-ups, and shooting schedule.
13. Account for, organize, and develop familiarity with merchandise, props, and grip equipment for photography.
14. Load and unload merchandise, props, and grip equipment between the warehouse, photo studio, and/or location.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Fast-paced environment and strong multi-tasking skills are required.
2. Excellent time-keeping skills, organization, and proactive communication.
3. Experience using Excel, Outlook, and Windows OS. Experience with inventory system a plus.
4. Must be able to work proficiently on independent projects as well as collaboratively with a team.
5. Ability to regularly lift up to 65 lbs.
6. Comfortable learning/operating warehouse tools and machinery – Forklift, Maintenance Lift, Pallet Jack, Ladders.
7. Must be able to drive a 16ft box truck.
8. Comfort with the use of power tools and working in a wood shop is a plus.
9. Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Product Management and Project Management

Industries

Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings