Project Coordinator - Merchandising

Our client, a well known electric vehicle company is urgently looking to hire a Merchandising Project Coordinator to join their team on a hybrid basis (1 day a week) in Irvine, CA.

** This is a 6 month contract (with potential to extend or convert) on W2 offering a full benefits package **

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate lifestyle merchandise projects for DTC channels
• Coordinate development and production with merchandise vendors
• Request samples and follow up on production schedules with vendors.
• Coordinate internal product requests (ie: event product launch, employee benefits, belonging groups, etc)
• Maintain Development tracker and Material Master data accuracy.
• Support with product SKU creation process (style #, color codes, generate UPC, etc)
• Assure product commercialization / compliance for global resale into all channels (testing, legal, copy, etc)
• Maintain product creation timelines with cross functional teams including design studio, strategy, marketing, comms, digital, retail, ops, etc.
• Consistently provide a high level of customer service to staff, vendors, business partners and guests while at times, being the client interface.
• Meeting coordination and conference room reservations & set-up, as needed.
• Attend meetings, if necessary, for taking minutes and documenting other information.
• Managing workload - prioritizing work and ensuring deadlines are met.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Merchandising, Apparel and/or retail experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in apparel/merchandise production, product development, project/vendor management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong knowledge of retail math calculations.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work effectively and creatively within a team environment as well as independently.
• Strong math and computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detail oriented and organized.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner and respond with timeliness.
• Resourceful and able to research problems and recommend solutions.
• Trend and fashion awareness with ability to understand current trends, competition, and market.
• Proficiency with conferencing systems, preferably Zoom
• Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.