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Crate & Barrel Merchandise Operations Coordinator in Northbrook, Illinois
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Merchandise Operations Coordinator.
The Merchandise Operations Coordinator maximizes company sales growth and profitability by creating efficiencies in the organization through accurate and timely management of the item and purchase order data.
This is a hybrid position that currently works 4 days per week in the Northbrook, Illinois office.
A day in the life as a Merchandise Operations Coordinator…
Own SKU set up and maintenance for a category of products including product development samples, photo samples and production SKU
Create vendor purchase orders and manage all order related vendor communication
Own vendor collaboration for purchase order changes including timely communication with Planning teams to meet ship dates and inventory needs
Prioritize, analyze, and execute SKU and PO creation as assigned and communicated by cross-functional teams
Timely management of data integrity to support and enable accurate sales tracking and reporting
Standardize processes and data elements
Facilitate and troubleshoot data integrity issues and manage escalation to business and IT stakeholder
Support and assist with the on-boarding of new associates and cross-training
What you’ll bring to the table…
Results and solutions-oriented working style
A strong sense of urgency and efficiency in your work
Attention to detail while maintaining efficiency
Strong communication skills, including summarizing complex concepts and effective communication with associates at all levels
A team player attitude, including willingness to pivot as business needs change and willingness to assist others to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of service, support and follow through teammates and cross-functional partners
Familiarity with Excel and Google Suite; technically savvy with the ability to learn company operating systems and merchandising processes
High proficiency and ability to compile and summarize large amounts of data in a clear and concise manner
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
1+ year previous Merchandising experience or equivalent
Excel and Google experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred
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Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.