Softlines Coordinator

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Softlines Coordinator supports the Softlines team by coordinating samples, providing administrative and project support, and helping multiple teams stay organized and on track in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

A hardworking, dedicated, and motivated self-starter who takes ownership, follows through, and anticipates needs.
Ability to interact with and support many different teams across Softlines while maintaining a professional, collaborative, and service-oriented approach.
Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
At least one year of related experience; additional job-specific training may be provided.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-through, and the ability to shift priorities on the fly while managing ambiguity and multiple ever-changing priorities.
Ability to identify critical issues, respond appropriately, and keep work moving in a fast-paced environment
Resourcefulness, initiative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret information and recommend practical solutions.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of team members, leaders, partners, callers, vendors and visitors.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn and effectively use department-specific systems, reporting tools, and digital workflows.
Ability to create and maintain reports, charts, presentations, trackers, and other business materials.
Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, push carts, and pack, transport, and organize samples and packages.
Transport samples and packages across campus buildings by required dates.
Operate standard office and sample-handling equipment and follow applicable safety, confidentiality, and company procedures

Responsibilities

Coordinate, organize, track, pack, and distribute product samples across Softlines, ensuring items and packages reach the appropriate teams, vendors, and campus locations by required dates.
Provide responsive administrative and project support to multiple Softlines teams and leaders, building productive relationships across functions.
Respond to changing priorities, similar and overlapping workstreams, and evolving requests with a calm, steady, and solutions-focused approach.
Communicate clearly and professionally through in-person and digital channels to gather information, coordinate work, and support timely follow-through.
Research, analyze, and interpret information; prepare reports, trackers, and other materials using current Microsoft 365 tools and department systems as required by project or task.
Schedule meetings, coordinate logistics, prepare materials, and support presentations and events from planning through execution for the teams you support.
Maintain accurate departmental files, records, documentation, and confidential information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Anticipate team needs, troubleshoot issues, complete project work, process routine departmental materials, and perform other related duties as assigned.