Merchandising Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Assist buyers with assortment planning, purchasing strategies, purchase orders, and product introductions.

• Ensure precise product information is maintained throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• Monitor products from initial planning stages through production, purchasing, receiving, and inventory availability.

• Evaluate sales, inventory, and product data to aid buying decisions.

• Organize seasonal assortments by style, color, size, and other characteristics.

• Keep track of product costs, MSRP, pricing, and other essential product information.

• Generate, update, and monitor purchase orders.

• Supervise production status and anticipated completion dates.

• Liaise with vendors regarding purchase orders, production schedules, quantities, product specifics, and any issues.

• Follow up on pending vendor requests and accurately record information.

• Detect potential delays, shortages, or discrepancies and escalate issues as necessary.

• Monitor inventory levels to identify overstock, low inventory, and future inventory requirements.

• Track inventory from production through receipt and marketplace availability.

• Compare inventory, sales, and buying plans to identify gaps or opportunities.

• Maintain precise inventory and product records within internal systems.

• Reconcile data across systems to identify and rectify discrepancies.

• Collaborate with marketplace teams to prepare new products for launch.

• Assist with product setup and upkeep on Amazon and other e-commerce platforms.

• Support listing updates, product launches, and assortment modifications.

• Identify and help resolve product-data inconsistencies across systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in merchandising, buying, assistant buying, product coordination, retail operations, or a related field.

• Experience working with product assortments and SKU-level data.

• Strong comprehension of the product lifecycle from buying to production, purchase order, inventory, and sale.

• Experience with buying plans and assortment strategies.

• Proficiency in managing purchase orders and vendor relationships.

• Familiarity with production tracking and product development processes.

• Knowledge of inventory management and replenishment strategies.

• Experience in working with apparel, fashion, footwear, accessories, or products with multiple styles, sizes, colors, and SKUs.

• Understanding of product costing, MSRP, pricing, and margin-related information.

• Experience in vendor communication and follow-up.

• Ability to manage extensive product data with a high degree of accuracy.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, sorting, filtering, and data analysis.

• Experience with Amazon Seller Central or other e-commerce platforms is advantageous.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and follow-up abilities.

• Comfortable communicating directly with vendors and internal teams.

• Capable of managing multiple products, purchase orders, deadlines, and priorities concurrently.

• Available to work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

• Reliable, high-speed internet connection required.

• Dedicated PC or laptop with dual monitors (required equipment).

• Available for video calls and team communication during working hours.

• Ability to work independently and remain organized in a remote setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• 39 hours of work per week.

• Work hours aligned with New Jersey business hours.

• Provision of dedicated PC or laptop with dual monitors (required equipment).