Merch Coordinator, Wovens & Essentials

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.

Anaheim, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$54,000–$55,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Cellular Telephone, Communication Skills, Data Entry, Data Management, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Finance, Incentive Programs, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Logistics, Market Research, Marketing, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Mobile Devices, Online Product Merchandising, Order Management, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Pricing, Product Data Management (PDM), Product Flow, Product Management, Product Support, Reporting Skills, Retail Merchandising, Sales Forecasting, Schedule Development, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Anaheim, CA
POSTED
17 days ago

About the Job:

The Merchant Coordinator is an entry-level role focused on supporting the merchandising team and assisting with various tasks in the buying process. This role involves a mix of administrative duties, data management, and coordination between different departments. It provides foundational exposure to retail merchandising and buying operations. The Merchant Coordinator provides essential support to the buying team by handling administrative tasks, ensuring efficient communication across departments, and assisting with product data management and inventory.

A day in the life, what you'll be doing:

  • Manage schedules, prepare reports, and organize meetings for the buying team
  • Assist in coordinating team activities and product sample handling
  • Input product data into inventory systems, ensuring accuracy in descriptions, pricing, and stock levels
  • Help manage the flow of product data between the buying team and other departments
  • Assist with routine communications to suppliers, such as confirming order details, scheduling shipments, and tracking deliveries
  • Help monitor stock levels and assist in inventory audits
  • Ensure product data is up to date in internal systems
  • Perform basic market research and compile information on competitor offerings and product trends, providing initial insights to the team
  • Work closely with other departments such as marketing logistics, and finance to ensure smooth operations within the buying process
  • Act as a liaison between the buying team and other stakeholders
  • Provide support in managing product orders and replenishment, ensuring that inventory levels are adequate for sales forecasts

What it takes to Join:

  • Entry-level position, typically suited for individuals with minimal experience in retail or merchandising. 0 - 2 years' experience preferred
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with inventory management systems preferred

Salary Range: ($54,000 - $55,000)

Pac Perks:

  • Dog friendly office environment
  • On-site Cafe
  • On-site Gym
  • $1,000 referral incentive program
  • Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
  • Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
  • Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
  • Calm Premium access for all employees
  • Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
  • Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
  • Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
  • Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

About the Company

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Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.

Back in 1980, Tom Moore opened the doors to a small surf shop in Newport Beach, CA, called Pacific Sunwear. Ever since, Pacific Sunwear has been dedicated to embracing the energy and ambition of our youth, capturing the essence of the ever-evolving California culture, generation after generation.

Today, over 30 years later, we’re still calling Southern California our home, with our offices located in the sun-drenched heart of Orange County. To this day we’ve remained true to the culture that surrounds us while growing ourselves into a multi-dimensional brand with over 640 stores that cater to all aspects of the California lifestyle. Our unique in-store experience is unrivaled in the industry, creating an environment that encourages individual expression by offering the best selection of merchandise from the most recognizable brands in the business, both heritage and emerging.

INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
1980
WEBSITE
http://www.pacsun.com/