Merchandise Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Northbrook, Illinois, United States Crate&Barrel Full time

About Us: At Crate and Barrel, we are dedicated to enriching lives through beautifully designed home furnishings. With a workforce of over 8,000 associates across 130 locations in the U.S. and Canada, we work collaboratively to achieve outstanding results and foster innovation. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has been at the heart of our brand since our inception in 1962.

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated individual with a collaborative mindset to take on the role of Merchandise Operations Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage SKU setup and maintenance for a designated product category, including samples and production SKUs.
  • Generate vendor purchase orders and oversee all related communications with vendors.
  • Coordinate with vendors on purchase order modifications, ensuring timely updates with Planning teams to meet shipping deadlines and inventory requirements.
  • Prioritize and execute SKU and purchase order creation as directed by cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure data integrity is maintained to support accurate sales tracking and reporting.
  • Standardize processes and data elements for efficiency.
  • Identify and resolve data integrity issues, escalating as necessary to business and IT stakeholders.
  • Assist in onboarding new associates and provide cross-training support.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in merchandising or a related field.
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Google applications is advantageous.
  • Results-driven with a focus on timely processing of SKU requests and adherence to service level agreements.
  • Strong attention to detail while maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Proactive in identifying data issues and proposing effective solutions.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex business requirements clearly in both written and verbal formats.
  • Effectively communicate with all associates and business contacts in a timely manner.
  • Team Collaboration: Foster a strong sense of teamwork and demonstrate flexibility to assist others in meeting deadlines.
  • Customer Service Orientation: Proven ability to deliver exceptional service and support to internal teams, planning teams, agents, and vendors.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Business Objects, Excel, Access, and Google applications, with the ability to learn company-specific systems and merchandising processes.
  • Capable of compiling and summarizing large datasets in a clear and concise manner.

Crate and Barrel is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.



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