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 SKUCreate vendor purchase orders and manage all order related vendor communicationOwn vendor collaboration for purchase order changes including timely communication with Planning teams to meet ship dates and inventory needsPrioritize, analyze, and execute SKU and PO creation as assigned and communicated by cross-functional teamsTimely management of data integrity to support and enable accurate sales tracking and reportingStandardize processes and data elementsFacilitate and troubleshoot data integrity issues and manage escalation to business and IT stakeholderSupport and assist with the on-boarding of new associates and cross-training

What you’ll bring to the table…

Results and solutions-oriented working styleA strong sense of urgency and efficiency in your workAttention to detail while maintaining efficiencyStrong 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 deadlinesDemonstrated ability to provide a high level of service, support and follow through teammates and cross-functional partnersFamiliarity with Excel and Google Suite; technically savvy with the ability to learn company operating systems and merchandising processesHigh 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 equivalentExcel and Google experience preferredBachelor’s degree preferred

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