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Vast

Merchandise Coordinator Long Beach, California, United States

Vast, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


Vast is looking for a

Merchandise Coordinator , reporting to the

Head of Brand,

to support the organization, drive brand awareness, support merchandise management, vendor relations, and general marketing and brand operations.

This will be a full-time, ( non-exempt ) position located in our ( Long Beach ) location.

Responsibilities:

Work with leadership to understand, plan, and order a revolving door of merchandise for VIP’s, conferences, events, new hires, and internal stock

Manage multiple vendors across merchandise

Assist with internal and external event planning logistics, including trade shows and experiential events as it pertains to merchandise deliverables

Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted and insured

Keep an up to date vendor rolodex

Ensure purchase orders are accurate with no cost overruns

Ability to double check artwork via Adobe Creative Suite

Familiar with Google workspace

Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs) and purchase orders (POs)

Understanding of artwork requirements, basic materials, construction of garments/products, etc.

Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Managing day to day inventories of conference merchandise and employee merchandise

Setting up and helping maintain webstore presence

Managing internal budgets for merchandise inventory

Minimum Qualifications:

3 years of relevant experience

Experience juggling multiple projects across various disciplines

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to make independent judgments with limited information

Logical and strategic approach to solving problems

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Start up experience, we’re a small and developing marketing team and we need people who can quickly solve problems and help out wherever they are needed.

Possess data analysis capabilities

Experience or understanding luxury fashion and products

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

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