Merchandise Coordinator

We are looking for a freelance Merchandise Coordinator to join a top fashion company out in their offices in Los Angeles, CA!

• Pay Rate: $30/hour

• Assist in the implementation of strategy and assortment plans for merchandise category and channel, by delivery, to achieve the right balance of key items/fashion/basics, fit, value, price point, SKU count and volume; work closely on development with Design to ensure assortment meets cost structure(s)
• Analyze product performance, market conditions and feedback from customers; create regular reports for Merchandiser
• Maintain updated assortment information; identify and suggest opportunities based on analysis
• Partner with Design, Production and Sales to ensure adherence to time-and-action calendar and timely delivery of goods; raise/identify quality and technical issues and suggest solutions; ensure progress toward established financial goals
• Assist in presenting line to supervisors; manage samples, participate in review meetings, including edits, board review, pre-costing, line reviews, adoption and post-season reviews
• Set-up and manage all information in PLM
• Update and maintain line sheets
• Communicate and follow-up with internal and external constituents around the world, including customers, suppliers, vendors and licensors, where applicable; assist with problem solving as needed
• Collaborate with Sales to merchandise and style showroom; assist Merchandiser and Brand Management, where applicable, on collateral for in-store marketing needs

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of retail merchandising experience preferred
• Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs. of product, particularly between stockroom and selling floor.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional floor merchandising skills.
• Results focused, team oriented, and innovative
• Experience with PLM preferred
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills