Merchandising Project Coordinator (Luxe Promo)

Merchandising Project Coordinator (Luxe Promo)Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design, to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia.We're looking for a Merchandising Project Coordinator to join our Integrated Partner Team supporting L'Oréal. In this role, you'll bring retail experiences to life by coordinating and managing merchandising projects, from in-store displays and gondolas to secondary placements, ensuring every detail reflects L'Oréal's brand vision. You'll collaborate closely with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, and Sourcing teams, while also working directly with retailers and vendors to make products truly shine on the shelf.Duties and Responsibilities Include:Partner with key stakeholders to coordinate approvals from brief through execution for in-store displays, gondolas, and secondary placementsSchedule, participate in, and support key project meetings to ensure seamless communication from concept to shelfTrack and maintain project schedules based on critical dates for on-time, efficient, and cost-effective executionEnsure final merchandising items are delivered accurately to the Creative Operations and RDO teamsBring Retail Experiences to LifeSupport Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams in developing, trafficking for approval, and maintaining planograms for retail updates, product launches, and secondary displayUpdate and maintain retailer databases, including door quantities and display formats, based on approved planogramsPerform cross-checks of vendor files against project briefs to ensure accuracy in product placement, inclusion, and naming across various retailer formats.Review vendor-provided planograms and coordinate with VM and Marketing leads to consolidate feedback in the approval tool in accordance with RDO timelinesCreative Operations & Workflow OptimizationRoute artwork and merchandising materials through client tools for cross-functional approvalsUtilize software (IWD) and AI tools to execute tasks and improve workflow efficienciesIdentify opportunities to improve processes, optimize tools, and elevate overall project qualityQualifications Include:3–5 years in visual merchandising, retail operations, or project management, bonus points for experience in beauty or luxury brands.Comfortable with project management systems (ESKO WebCenter, Wrike, Mediabox) and using AI tools to improve efficiencyCollege degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts) or equivalent experience within appropriate discipline such as Business, Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising, or equivalent work experienceFull project or product lifecycle experienceExperience gathering requirements, business analysis, and documentationKnowledge of cosmetics, beauty, or consumer product packagingBackground in retail production or merchandising at creative agenciesFamiliarity with project management tools and artwork approval platformsWhy Choose Olberding Brand Family?When you join Olberding Brand Family, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a legacy of excellence and innovation. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise in pre-media will be highly valued. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthyA 401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your futureFlexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work-life balanceGenerous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidaysParental leave to support growing familiesCareer development opportunitiesThe Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.