Merchandise Coordinator

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Forover a century, Neiman Marcus Group has served the unique needs of ourdiscerning customers by staying true to the principles of our founders: to be the premier omni-channel retailer of luxuryand fashion merchandise dedicated to providing superior service and adistinctive shopping experience in our stores and on our websites. NeimanMarcus Group is comprised of the Specialty Retail Stores division, whichincludes Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, and our international brand,mytheresa.com. Our portfolio of brandsoffers the finest luxury and fashion apparel, accessories, jewelry, beauty, andhome décor. The Company operates morethan 40 Neiman Marcus full-line stores in the most affluent markets across theUnited States, including U.S. gateway cities that draw an internationalclientele. In addition, we operate 2Bergdorf Goodman stores in landmark locations on Fifth Avenue in New York City.We also operate more than 40 Last Call by Neiman Marcus off-price stores thatcater to a value oriented, yet fashion minded customer. Our upscale eCommerce and direct-to-consumerdivision includes NeimanMarcus.com, BergdorfGoodman.com Horchow.com, LastCall.com,and CUSP.com. Every day each of our15,000 NMG associates works towards the goal of enabling our customer to shopany of our brands "anytime, anywhere, and on any device." Whether themerchandise we well, the customer service we offer or our investments intechnology, everything we do is to enhance the customer experience acrosschannels and brands.

JOB SUMMARY

The Merchandise Coordinator isa full time, entry-level position supporting the buying office(s) and the CentralData Entry Group (CDEG). This position provides first-hand insight into thebuying office and offers potential career progression into other areas of thebuying office.

JOB DUTIES

Responsibilities include:

• Inputs detailed item attribute information/enrichment into PIM system to create and track items
• Communicates with buying office on discrepancies
• Complies with data governance policies
• Retrieves UPC codes from Intertrade
• Communicates with buying office and EDI team on UPC issues
• Ensures depiction association for items to be photographed (includes ranging to catalogs)
• Maintains item updates and adjustments through full life-cycle
• Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with buying offices and suppliers
• Works with online team to ensure all merchandise is loaded to web in a timely manner
• Monitors electronic lookbook
• Coordinate and organize samples for all photoshoots including editorials and product shots with internal teams and vendors
• Communicate effectively with vendors for time sensitive copy information needed for merchandise; insure that all information is correctly entered (FTC information)
• Coordinates merchandise delivery and addresses receiving/quality assurance issues with warehouse
• Communicates with suppliers and manages all product samples and returns to vendors (RTVs)
• Analyze weekly reports and take necessary actions to ensure that products are sellable across all channels
• Prepares presentations for photography of merchandise
• Provides market preparation support for Buyer
• Provides post-market support for Assistant Buyer
• Supports events (special and in-store)
• Performs administrative tasks for the buying office as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Previous experience in retail, service, or other fast paced environments
• Must be analytical, articulate, and organized
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must work confidently in teams
• Able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office properties
• Quick study on new computer systems and quickly understands and incorporates new system functionality
• Strong follow up and follow through to make sure all tasks are taken to full completion

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.