Merchandise Coordinator

MINISO USA•West Covina, CA

2d•$23 - $26

About The Position

MINISO is looking for a Merchandise Coordinator to join our growing Merchandise team. This is an entry-level role focused on supporting the merchandise team and assisting with various tasks within the buying, planning, allocations, and visual teams. This role involves a mix of administrative duties, data management, and coordination between different departments. It provides foundational exposure to retail merchandising and buying operations.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
A proactive, self-starter mindset, you take ownership and follow through
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
A genuine interest in merchandising, retail, and consumer products
Bachelor’s degree in business, preferably with a specialization in marketing or retail merchandising
0-2 years of experience in retail, merchandising, or a related field

Responsibilities

Prepare sales reports, stock reports, and other performance analyses to support data-driven buying decisions.
Assist buyers with the execution of product assortments, order entry, and system maintenance.
Track purchase orders, monitor inventory levels and assist planning and allocation teams
Support team with weekly sales recaps, reporting, recapping, inventory tracking, and SKU/sizing analysis
Contribute to performance analysis, including preparing notes and actionable insights
Assist the buying team in coordinating product launches, seasonal collections, and promotional activities through administrative and operational support.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely data reporting
Orders, tracks and maintains all product samples ensuring strong organization and coordination throughout the process.
Maintain accurate product databases, support SKU creation and maintenance, and handle necessary documentation related to orders and vendor communications.
Enter and maintain price/cost changes for relevant categories
Supports vendor communications and updates
Prepares samples for PR and Marketing turn-ins throughout the season.
Supports with sample set up for key meetings.
Create and maintain IP Calendar for cross-functional partners
Work closely with planning, logistics, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution from product sourcing to store availability.
Manage schedules, prepare reports, and organize meetings for the buying team
Help manage the flow of product data between the merchandising team and other departments
Assist with routine communications to suppliers, such as confirming order details, scheduling shipments, and tracking deliveries
Ensure product data is up to date in internal systems
Perform basic market research and compile information on competitor offerings and product trends, providing initial insights to the team
Act as a liaison between the buying team and other stakeholders