Merchandising Coordinator
Department: Marketing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Houston, TX
Reporting To: CASSIDY RUEDA
Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour
Description
The Merchandising Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of merchandising operations that enhance brand consistency, inventory control, and event readiness across Cotton Holdings. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate product inventory, coordinating logistics for shipping and receiving, managing digital merchandising platforms, and supporting onsite merchandising activities for company events. The role ensures products and displays meet brand standards, supports operational efficiency, and contributes to a cohesive and professional brand presentation across all merchandising channels.
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
Work Experience
- 2-4 years of related experience in merchandising, retail operations, or event coordination.
- Experience in corporate, hospitality, or event merchandising preferred.
Skills
- 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.
Education
- 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
Knowledge
- 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.
Personal Traits and Attributes
- 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