Buying Operations Coordinator

Corporate Office•Boston Heights, OH

About The Position

The Buying Operations Coordinator works in synergy with Buying, Planning, and Product Development teams toward common goals for the merchandise area. The role supports product information and SKU maintenance, special-order processing, product launches, store requests and openings, materials readiness, and time-sensitive product needs for marketing photo shoots and mock store reviews. The coordinator may also support Buyers with special projects such as competitor recaps and assortment board creation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel and Outlook.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to learn quickly and retain information.
Ability to analyze information and understand how multiple systems interact.
High sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong analytical, productivity, and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with retail inventory software.
Customer service or prior retail experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain product information (PIM), including SKU creation for stock and special orders, attribute management, SKU changes, and related processes.
Manage product costing and dimensions.
Process special-order purchase orders.
Maintain product launches and store product requests.
Set up initial transfers and allocations based on direction from the Buyer.
Manage the category/division inbox and respond in a timely manner.
Coordinate assigned tasks related to store openings, including transfer setup and tag generation.
Travel as needed to help with setup.
Work with the Materials team, Buying, Product Development, and Planning to ensure parts, swatches, and finish boards are available for product launches and new store openings.
Manage time-sensitive sample and stock product deliveries needed for marketing photo shoots and mock store reviews.
Partner with Buyers on special projects, such as competitor recaps and assortment board creation.