Merchandising Retail Coordinator

Seminole Hard Rock Support Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Support Services is seeking a Merchandise Coordinator to support daily merchandising and planning activities, including order operations, file coordination, and vendor communication. This role partners with Planning Manager and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of category initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in retail/merchandising, strong Excel (VLOOKUP), and excellent communication and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in retail or merchandising in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with ability to use VLOOKUP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn internal merchandising systems and data entry processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high-volume workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn and use internal systems to create, process, and implement purchase orders across multiple items and categories.
• Track shipment issues weekly and daily as needed and recommend solutions to support timely execution.
• Support the initiation, development, and ongoing maintenance of buy plans.
• Coordinate item setup across multiple styles and locations with flexibility and attention to detail.
• Build strong relationships with the vendor community to resolve issues and develop action plans in partnership with the Planning Manager and internal teams.
• Manage vendor inquiries through completion and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Logistics, Product Development, E-commerce, and Accounts Payable, to support efficient purchasing operations.

Skills

Excel

VLOOKUP

Communication skills

Internal data entry systems

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

High-volume workload management

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: https://www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Merchandise Coordinator

Position Summary

The Merchandising Coordinator is a key role reporting to the Planning Manager and partnering closely with Product Development, Logistics, and the vendor community. This position supports the execution of daily merchandising and planning activities, helping ensure category initiatives are implemented smoothly through established administrative processes across internal departments and external partners. The role is responsible for order operations, file coordination, vendor communication, and basic analysis that supports informed decision-making and issue resolution.

Job Essentials

• Learn and use internal systems to create, process, and implement purchase orders across multiple items and categories.
• Track shipment issues weekly and daily as needed and recommend solutions to support timely execution.
• Support the initiation, development, and ongoing maintenance of buy plans.
• Coordinate item setup across multiple styles and locations with flexibility and attention to detail.
• Build strong relationships with the vendor community to resolve issues and develop action plans in partnership with the Planning Manager and internal teams.
• Manage vendor inquiries through completion and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Logistics, Product Development, E-commerce, and Accounts Payable, to support efficient purchasing operations.

Skills And Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in a retail or merchandising capacity, or related experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including VLOOKUP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and work within internal data entry and merchandising systems.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and adapt to changing daily priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.