The Retail Merchandise Coordinator supports the Retail Buying team in the daily operational tasks, office duties, and field/vendor communications for their area of responsibility. The Retail Merchandise Coordinator possesses a general understanding of all Buying functions, including interdependencies with planning, allocation, and suppliers. The Retail Merchandise Coordinator uses a variety of computer programs to input and retrieve data. This position requires flexibility when situations change, displays a passion and energy for retail, as well as the ability to work as a team towards well-rounded results, increased sales and maximized profit margins.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assists Senior Retail Buying Manager in running reports daily/weekly/monthly, organizing catalogs and partnership with purchase orders, and following-up on merchandise deliveries.

2. Responsible for gathering and entering merchandise information into product database while building product requisitions with critical attention to accuracy.  Plans and communicates SKU setup timelines and provides necessary information to Buying team.  

3. Ensures accurate data is input, retrieved and analyzed, and discloses any discrepancies to appropriate parties.

4. Supports Retail team in the execution of retail sales, gross margin and inventory management to meet or exceed Department plans and goals.

5. Utilizes “eye for fashion” skillset for overall programming of store assortments.  Maintains ability to identify trends and themes vs. core items and everyday essentials. Thrives under tight deadlines with ability to adjust to changes in priorities and balance short-term needs with long-term strategic initiatives.

6. Maintains excellent communication with Retail leadership, Retail team members, cross-departments and vendors to achieve deliverables.  Guest and employee-centric; adapting to meet needs of guest and team members.  Works effectively with all operational and analytical departments to achieve enterprise- driven objectives.

7. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 2 years of retail experience required; specialty retail areas preferred. 
• A minimum of 1 year of data entry/administrative experience required
• Associate’s Degree in business, fashion or related field preferred.
• Previous computer training or experience required
• Keyboarding skills in accuracy and speed required
• Must have a sense of urgency, motivation and be a self-starter
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the enterprise
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to details
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to be flexible with changing demands and priorities
• Must have a good attendance record

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!