Part Time Merchandising Coordinator in Calabasas, California at Amber Interiors Inc

Job Title: Merchandising Coordinator (Part-Time)
Reports to: Sr. Director of Merchandising
Job Type: Part-Time (24 hours/week)

Compensation: $29-$33/Hour

About the Role: The Merchandising Coordinator provides critical operational support to the Merchandising team. This entry-level role is designed to build a foundation in merchandising through exposure to product lifecycle processes, assortment planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The Merchandising Coordinator helps keep systems and samples organized, maintains product data, and supports the team in executing seasonal strategies.

This role is intended as a temporary position for approximately 120 days, with the hope that it may transition into a full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs. Ideal for an early-career professional seeking hands-on merchandising experience within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Schedule: This role is scheduled for 24 hours per week, working onsite Tuesday through Thursday during standard business hours with the opportunity for occasional additional hours during peak seasonal periods or key business initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Assortment Support: Assist the Merchandising Team with sample management, product data entry, and seasonal assortment organization.

• Systems & Tools: Maintain accuracy of merchandising systems (NetSuite, Google Drive, OneDrive) through data entry, audits, and reporting.

• Business Reporting: Pull and prepare basic sales and category performance reports; support the team with compiling data for presentations and analysis.

• Pricing & Product Setup: Enter SKU data, initial pricing, and product details into systems under Merchants' guidance.

• Market & Competitive Research: Conduct entry-level research projects, including gathering competitive pricing data, tracking trends, and organizing findings for the team.

• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with Planning, Production & Sourcing, Creative, and Ecomm teams to share updates and track deadlines.

• Executional Tasks: Help prepare decks and materials for line reviews, seasonal meetings, and executive updates as requested.

• Team Support: Provide day-to-day support to the Merchandising Team to ensure smooth execution of projects and deliverables.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or related field (internships or retail experience a plus).

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

• Basic Excel/Google Sheets skills (formulas, charts; willingness to learn pivot tables and vlookups).

• Interest in product, design, and customer trends, with eagerness to learn merchandising fundamentals.

• Transparent and proactive communication skills; comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.