Merchandising Coordinator (Hybrid) Part-Time - Bolingbrook, IL

S&S Activewear LLC • Bolingbrook, IL

15h • $22 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Part-Time Merchandise Coordinator to assist the Merchandising Team with sample management and vendor management function. The coordinator will help manage the end-to-end flow of product samples, ensuring accurate tracking, organization, and timely distribution to internal partners and external vendors. They will support the merchandising team by maintaining sample libraries, preparing materials for line reviews in our showroom, and facilitating seamless communication between cross functional teams.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree or be working toward one in business, marketing, merchandising or related field
• Must in-person at Bolingbrook, IL
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and comfort working with cross functional partners.
• Must be interested in merchandising and understand common product related terms.
• Strong proficiencies in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint required.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work autonomously and is highly accountable.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to interact with external teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail/wholesale or B2B is a plus
• Apparel and Accessories experience is a plus.
• Experience with Project Management systems like AirTable and Asana is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate representation of all vendor samples used for internal meetings. Pull samples as needed for various business needs.
• Maintain an organized, up‑to‑date sample room and archive. Ensure samples are properly labeled, stored, and routed after use.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of weekly and seasonal business reports to identify opportunities, provide recommendations and work in partnership with merchandising team.
• Supporting Maintenance of various documents related to Product Lifecycle, Marketing Strategies and Supply Chain Management
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Product Management, Marketing, and Sales
• Coordinate with vendors on various sample needs, Product Database Descriptors and other additional documents needed.
• In collaboration with the merchandising team, review vendor performance and provide feedback to ensure expectations are being met.
• Help Manage seasonal vendor meeting process, which includes meeting scheduling, preparing all meeting materials, vendor recaps for teams and any additional requests needed from Merchandising teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level