Merchandising Coordinator

Merchandising Coordinator

The Merchandising Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the execution of merchandising initiatives by managing critical operational and administrative tasks. This position is responsible for vendor and product onboarding, maintaining accurate product data, processing pricing and promotional updates, and resolving inventory and purchase order discrepancies.

Working cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and vendor partners, the Merchandising Coordinator helps ensure accurate execution, operational efficiency, and a seamless customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage vendor setup and maintain accurate vendor account information
• Oversee item maintenance, ensuring all product data is accurate and up to date
• Coordinate new product launches, including system setup and data entry
• Monitor and process product cost updates across systems
• Prepare and manage RFPs to ensure SKU accuracy and cost alignment with vendors
• Coordinate and fulfill special order requests with internal teams and vendors
• Track and monitor promotional activities to ensure accurate execution
• Coordinate and submit promotions for system setup (ISS)
• Support reporting and analysis of promotional performance
• Track and resolve purchase order (PO) variances and discrepancies
• Manage inventory feeds for drop-ship vendors and ensure accurate system updates
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to maintain inventory accuracy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (2+ years) in merchandising, retail, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie's Retail stores.

Leslie's recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.

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