Merchandise Coordinator

Aquent has partnered with a global retail leader renowned for creating captivating products and delivering exceptional customer experiences to find a talented professional who will play a critical role in the foundational success of their international product launches. In this role, you will have a direct, tangible impact on how exciting new offerings reach millions of customers across diverse global markets, helping shape trends and bring joy to consumers worldwide.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join a vibrant merchandising team. In this pivotal role, you will be the backbone of product data integrity and operational efficiency for international business segments. You will dive deep into the intricate details of product lifecycle management, ensuring that every new item is accurately represented and strategically positioned for global success. Your keen eye for detail and collaborative spirit will directly impact the speed and precision with which innovative products move from concept to consumer.

What You'll Do

• Own the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of product data within product lifecycle management systems, ensuring product records, attributes, SKUs, and key milestones are completed on time and meet established data governance standards.
• Provide essential support for international business operations, spanning various global markets.
• Assist in managing seasonal assortment plans during pre-season development and throughout the season, handling tactical business needs including design requests, feasibility assessments, change forms, vendor documentation, roadmap updates, and assortment grid maintenance.
• Support internal SKU item costing, article set-up, and ongoing maintenance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to gather critical information, manage product updates, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure accurate data flow to downstream systems and business processes.
• Manage product samples, including unboxing, organization, retrieval, and setup/ranking for review, as well as receiving deliveries from distribution centers and mailrooms.

What You'll Bring

• 1-3 years of related work experience in brand development, merchandise buying, and/or retail management.
• A demonstrated passion for products and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• The ability to effectively take direction while also working independently to efficiently complete daily tasks.
• A proven track record of completing tasks with high efficiency and accuracy.
• A curious mindset and strong change agility, adapting quickly to evolving business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.