Merchandising Coordinator

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels, track product movement, and coordinate restocking to prevent shortages or overages.
• Support and lead merchandising setup and teardown at company events, trade shows, and activations.
• Maintain digital merchandising platforms, ensuring products, pricing, and images are current and consistent with campaign goals.
• Manage logistics for shipping, receiving, and vendor deliveries, ensuring materials arrive on time and in good condition.
• Conduct product quality checks and communicate with manager on inventory discrepancies or issues.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to align merchandising activities with event and campaign needs.
• Prepare and distribute post-event reports, sales summaries, and inventory analyses.
• Track and report merchandising-related expenses and assist with budget adherence.
• Train and support new or temporary merchandising staff during peak periods or special events.
• Ensure safety and compliance standards are maintained during setup and warehouse operations.
• Provide creative input on product selections, collection launches, and seasonal promotions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2–4 years of related experience in merchandising, retail operations, or event coordination.
• Experience in corporate, hospitality, or event merchandising preferred.  

•  Inventory management and stock control.
• Event setup, teardown, and logistics coordination.
• E-commerce or digital merchandising management.
• Budget tracking and expense reporting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Clear and professional communication (verbal and written).
• Creative thinking and attention to visual detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and merchandising software tools.
• Problem-solving in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Ability to lift and move materials or displays as needed.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours during events.  

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing or merchandising or related fields
• Equivalent experience in merchandising, retail management, or marketing may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Inventory tracking, stock control, and product lifecycle management.
• Merchandising standards, visual presentation, and brand consistency.
• E-commerce platforms and digital product information management.
• Order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and delivery coordination.
• Event logistics, including merchandising setup and teardown.
• Apparel and promotional product sourcing, selection, and collection planning.
• Sales reporting, inventory analysis, and post-event performance tracking.
• Expense tracking, budgeting, and cost control for merchandising operations.
• Safety procedures for handling merchandise and working in warehouse and event settings.  

• Detail-oriented and organized in managing inventory and logistics
• Creative with a strong sense of visual presentation and branding
• Proactive and dependable, especially during high-volume periods
• Adaptable and calm in fast-paced, changing environments
• Collaborative and team-minded with strong communication