Merchandise Coordinator

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Merchandising Coordinator - Product & Fragrance Development LOCATION:
Columbus. OH - hybrid schedule - 3 days in office, 2 days remote CONTRACT: 3 months - with extension PAY RANGE: $21 - $22.86 per hour on W2

Russell Tobin is seeking a Merchandising Coordinator to work with our well-recognized industry leader in the Retail Industry.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• 1-3 years of related work experience in brand development, merchandise buying and/or retail management
• Demonstrate a passion for product and customer satisfaction
• Ability to take direction while also working independently to complete daily tasks
• Ability to efficiently and accurately complete tasks
• Curiosity & change agility
• Must be able to accommodate home office working hours
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications

Responsibilities

• Own the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of product data within the Lifecycle Management system (Centric), ensuring product records, attributes, SKUs, and key milestones are completed on time and meet established data governance standards.
• Support both Canadian and International (outside North America) portions of the business.
• Help manage seasonal assortment plans in pre-season development as well as updates throughout the season while supporting tactical business needs including but not limited to: centric management, design requests, feasibility requests, change forms, vendor documents, Client, roadmap updates, assortment grid updates, etc.
• Assist in internal SKU item costing, article set-up and maintenance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to gather information, manage product updates, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure accurate information flows to downstream systems and business processes.
• Additional as needed responsibilities:
  Sample management including unboxing, organization, gathering, and set up/rankings of samples (storage cabinets and work rooms) as well as receiving samples and 3rd Party packages from the DC and mailroom.

Must be authorized to work in the United States Why Join?

This role offers the chance to impact financial performance, gain exposure to strong leadership principles, and grow professionally—all with competitive pay and potential for long-term engagement.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.