MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR, ACCESSORIES

Merchandise Coordinator

The Merchandise Coordinator is a key team member responsible for assisting in the development, execution, and communication of the strategic merchandising vision for footwear and accessories. Reporting into the Director of Licensing and Partnerships, this position provides support in assortment management, style coordination, market analysis and planning to achieve company brand vision and strategic growth alongside the Merchandise Planning Team. This is an on-site position in Los Angeles, CA.

Examples of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take the lead on maintaining the Style Master, ensuring data integrity for all styles - streamlining product information for licensed categories, with a primary focus on accessory categories (footwear, swimwear, sleepwear, hats, bags and belts)
• Work with cross-functional partners in production, buying + planning, merchandising to ensure accurate seasonal style/SKU setup and maintenance, with a focus on category assortment management for each selling season.
• Manage seasonal line sheets and support in the consolidation of style details for Go-to-Market (GTM) documents.
• Work with cross-functional partners in marketing, creative, ecomm and PR to coordinate samples for various photo shoots, JOOR line sheets, NY sales markets, NY press previews and other events.
• Own Licensing Design Calendar and assist with scheduling design meetings and line review meetings
• Coordinate with design and external licensees/partners on all print artwork needs/design direction
• Assist with new category research and comp analysis
• Support the merchandising process by coordinating communication amongst cross functional teams regarding Merchandise Assortment Planning.

Additional Focus

• Manage seasonal hindsight data consolidation in partnership with planning to support Licensed product analysis and future planning decisions.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the cross-functional team to review key findings and results.

Qualifications

• Strong excel skills
• Highly Detailed & Flexible
• Analytical & problem-solving skills
• 1-3 years of experience in planning/buying in the retail industry
• Bachelor's Degree

Competencies & Skills

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and motivate teams. They should also be able to influence and negotiate with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Strong presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires frequent use of a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Frequent sitting.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.