Merchandising Coordinator (Hybrid) Part-Time - Bolingbrook, IL
15 days ago
Bolingbrook
Job Description JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION" ABOUT US S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t shirt distributor to a leading, multibillion dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. Today, we continue to strive to be the apparel distributor of choice by inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers, anchored in our commitment to Lead with Respect, Never Settle, Own the Outcome, Win Together, and the belief that Innovation Powers Our Hustle. These values guide how we serve, how we collaborate and how we continuously improve, ensuring we deliver on our promise of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Part-Time Merchandise Coordinator to assist the Merchandising Team with sample management and vendor management function. The coordinator will help manage the end-to-end flow of product samples, ensuring accurate tracking, organization, and timely distribution to internal partners and external vendors. They will support the merchandising team by maintaining sample libraries, preparing materials for line reviews in our showroom, and facilitating seamless communication between cross functional teams. COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE Monday-Friday, Part-Time, Exempt Hybrid - 220 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $22.00 - $24.00. Based on Experience WHAT YOU WILL DO Product Management • Maintain an accurate representation of all vendor samples used for internal meetings. Pull samples as needed for various business needs., • Maintain an organized, up‑to‑date sample room and archive. Ensure samples are properly labeled, stored, and routed after use., • Manage the creation and maintenance of weekly and seasonal business reports to identify opportunities, provide recommendations and work in partnership with merchandising team., • Supporting Maintenance of various documents related to Product Lifecycle, Marketing Strategies and Supply Chain Management, • Coordinate with vendors on various sample needs, Product Database Descriptors and other additional documents needed., • In collaboration with the merchandising team, review vendor performance and provide feedback to ensure expectations are being met., • Must have a bachelor's degree or be working toward one in business, marketing, merchandising or related field, • Must in-person at Bolingbrook, IL, • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail., • Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast paced environment., • Effective communication skills and comfort working with cross functional partners., • Experience in retail/wholesale or B2B is a plus, • Must be interested in merchandising and understand common product related terms., • Apparel and Accessories experience is a plus., • Strong proficiencies in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint required., • Experience with Project Management systems like AirTable and Asana is a plus., • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work autonomously and is highly accountable. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, lift, move, reach and organize product samples in sample closets and showrooms. Working Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.