Merchandise Coordinator

Starboard Cruise Services•Doral, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchant Coordinator is responsible for the total Merchandise operation in the office. This position supports all daily operations within the department which will ultimately affect company sales, gross margin, and weeks of supply objectives. The Merchant Assistant will work with vendors in developing solid relationships to effectively resolve various issues and will communicate with onboard personnel regarding merchant related requests.

Requirements

1-3 Years of Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Merchandising, or other relevant business-related subjects or equivalent experience.
Foundational understanding of math and business acumen.
Self-motivated and a passion for excellence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to develop relationships; strong collaboration skills needed
Ability to adapt to ambiguity
Ability to set priorities, use time effectively and manage multiple priorities; detail oriented
Works on routine activities, work is closely monitored, given specific instruction, strictly follow rules, guidelines or procedures.

Responsibilities

Item Maintenance: Creating and maintaining SKU
Setting up vendors
Pricing Management: Markdowns, Mark Ups and Voyage Pricing
Heavy data entry
SKU identification for ships
Updating and maintaining commissions database
Create shipboard communications through the internal shipboard communication system.
Communicate with vendors to receive data needed for system inputs
Send monthly sales reports to vendor partners and prepare reports as needed for any internal business reviews.
Manage and respond to requests from DC and Customer Service
Manage and respond to merchandising requests received from ships
Attend and actively participate in weekly department team meetings coming prepared to talk about timeline management, any issues concerning shipboard or customer service requests, and updates on any merchandising projects.
Assist with other Merchandising team projects and category specific tasks as needed.
Build a reputation as a positive contributing force within Starboard in all interrelations and communication.
Acquire knowledge from departments within the organization to gain an understanding of Starboard processes and key business partners.
Leverage interpersonal relationships to accomplish day-to-day needs.