Merchant Coordinator

Knitwell Group • Albany, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

About us Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here. About the role Supports the operational execution of the merchandise ordering process for a subset of the brand. Responsible for data integrity and back-office operations throughout the product life cycle including sample requests & management, order generation/maintenance, and product channel execution support. The impact you can have Orders, tracks and maintains all product samples. Provides samples to business partners as needed. Prepares samples for PR and Marketing turn-ins throughout the season. Supports with sample set up for key milestone meetings. Manages data integrity including: reconciling the On Order report, preparing POs, and updating information in the system/with cross-functional partners throughout the process. Supports other ad hoc data entry / compiling, report generation, and special projects. Partners with Visual and Site Ops to ensure that all styles are represented. Partner with Merchandising Operations to ensure data integrity.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business-related field preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, and Outlook.
• Knowledge/familiarity of FlexPLM preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and manage priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Orders, tracks and maintains all product samples.
• Provides samples to business partners as needed.
• Prepares samples for PR and Marketing turn-ins throughout the season.
• Supports with sample set up for key milestone meetings.
• Manages data integrity including: reconciling the On Order report, preparing POs, and updating information in the system/with cross-functional partners throughout the process.
• Supports other ad hoc data entry / compiling, report generation, and special projects.
• Partners with Visual and Site Ops to ensure that all styles are represented.
• Partner with Merchandising Operations to ensure data integrity.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays

What This Job Offers

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