Production and Purchasing Coordinator

Plush Appeal, LLC - The Mardi Gras Spot; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level merchandise coordinator to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers, managing orders, and ensuring timely delivery of custom-designed merchandise. Your strong communication skills and attention to detail will be key as you negotiate with suppliers and maintain production schedules. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within the fashion merchandising field while working closely with a collaborative team. If you are passionate about fashion and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in merchandise coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with suppliers to develop and ship custom merchandise.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure accuracy in production.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Gmail

SAP

Job description

Plush Appeal, LLC - The Mardi Gras Spot

Pay Range

This range is provided by Plush Appeal, LLC - The Mardi Gras Spot. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$45,000.00/yr - $48,000.00/yr

Position Responsibilities

1. Coordinate with team members and suppliers to develop, produce, and ship custom-designed merchandise in a timely manner.
2. Work with overseas and stateside suppliers to place orders for custom merchandise.
3. Submit product specifications to approved suppliers to obtain bids, providing clear instructions and descriptions.
4. Evaluate bids and negotiate to secure favorable costs and production lead-times.
5. Recommend preferred suppliers with supporting details to management.
6. Establish delivery deadlines and communicate them effectively to customers and suppliers.
7. Assist in establishing customer, vendor, and item records with other departments.
8. Write and manage purchase orders for bulk production and sampling, ensuring accuracy and approval.
9. Compare design specifications to pre-production samples, confirming materials, dimensions, and quality.
10. Communicate with suppliers to authorize production and confirm shipping details.
11. Create and maintain detailed spreadsheets for tracking production and sales orders, ensuring accuracy and synchronization with SAP.
12. Follow up with suppliers to confirm shipping destinations and adherence to ship dates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Gmail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time