Merchandising Coordinator

UNICON International Inc.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Other standard benefits as applicable

Job summary

UNICON International Inc. in Reynoldsburg, OH is seeking a Merchandising Coordinator to support product assortment strategies and manage branded samples for milestone moments.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Merchants, PR, and Fashion Office. The position is onsite in Reynoldsburg with a focus on organization of the sample library, timely deliverables, and clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and ability to prioritize and follow up.
• Strong organization and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate across visual merchandising, marketing and fashion offices.
• Detail oriented with capability to manage multiple samples and timelines.
• Experience with sample requests and cross-functional support preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative tools.
• Multi-tasking and able to adapt to changing processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized sample workspace by season, category, style, color and size.
• Fulfill sample requests for milestone moments and photoshoots.
• Pack, ship, and track sample movements and locations.
• Provide sample availability notes and arrival windows each season.
• Update sample inventory using branded tools and calendars.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

College degree in related field

High school diploma with 2-3 years in product/customer service fashion retail

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

FlexPLM

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Overview

The Merchandise Coordinator is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized individual who plays a key role in supporting many cross functional partners with the product assortment strategy. This role focuses on delivering all branded samples to cross functional partners for milestone moments, while remaining a key player in the operations and organization of the sample library space. As a merchandise coordinator, this individual is expected to have an understanding of the product assortment, build relationships with partnering teams, meet deliverables, and anticipate the upcoming needs of others by utilizing tools and calendars available.

Job Title

Merchandising Coordinator

Location

Reynoldsburg, OH

Work Model

Onsite

Compensation

$38-43k per year

The Merchandise Coordinator is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized individual who plays a key role in supporting many cross functional partners with the product assortment strategy. This role focuses on delivering all branded samples to cross functional partners for milestone moments, while remaining a key player in the operations and organization of the sample library space. As a merchandise coordinator, this individual is expected to have an understanding of the product assortment, build relationships with partnering teams, meet deliverables, and anticipate the upcoming needs of others by utilizing tools and calendars available. This individual must have strong communication skills and is able to multi-task communication through multiple channels. Collaboration, innovation, and a desire to support are necessary qualities to ensure the future success of the team. The ability to work independently and in team settings is crucial to flex to the needs of the business and meet deliverables. The Sample library is everchanging and always evolving. A merchandise coordinator should be a partner in finding new approaches to enhance our processes and elevate our contributions to the business. This role is highly supportive, and this individual must be willing and able to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized, elevated, and accessible workspace for all sample types by hanging and arranging samples by season, category, style, color, and size.
• Supports cross functional partners (such as Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Merchants, Public Relations, and Fashion Office) by fulfilling sample requests for milestone moments, ad hoc needs, and photoshoot activities
• Pack, ship, and track the location of all sample movements
• Provides sample availability notes and estimated sample arrival windows each season by utilizing InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and additional brand specific tools
• Utilize branded tools to update sample inventory timely as they arrive to the libraryProvides additional support to meet the needs of the business and others

Whats Needed

• College degree in related field highly desirable or high school diploma with 2-3 years of experience in a product and/or customer service fashion retail role
• Experience with MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, FlexPLM, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, collaboration, follow-up and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, resourceful, detail oriented and able to prioritize business critical needs
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates open mindedness and free thinking when problem solving
• Highly motivated and passionate

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Other standard benefits as applicable

About Unicon

UNICON is a workforce solutions provider with over 35 years of experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries. We partner with our clients to deliver skilled professionals while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term relationships. UNICON is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.