Merchandise Production Coordinator

Role : Merchandise Production Coordinator

Location- IRVINE CA

Duration- Long Term

HARD SET END DATE DURING OFFER FOR 3 / 31 with potential extension based on business needs and performance

Hours : 2-4 days per week and 16-32 hours per week and 8-5 with flexibility and varying based on business needs

This will be a hybrid position with about 1 day in office per week in IRVINE CA.

WHAT'LL YOU DO :

Coordinate lifestyle merchandise projects for DTC channels

Coordinate development and production with merchandise vendors

Request samples and follow up on production schedules with vendors.

Coordinate internal product requests (ie : event product launch, employee benefits, belonging groups, etc)

Maintain Development tracker and Material Master data accuracy.

Support with product SKU creation process (style #, color codes, generate UPC, etc)

Assure product commercialization / compliance for global resale into all channels (testing, legal, copy, etc)

Maintain product creation timelines with cross functional teams including design studio, strategy, marketing, comms, digital, retail, ops, etc.

Consistently provide a high level of customer service to Rivian staff, vendors, business partners and guests while at times, being the client interface.

Meeting coordination and conference room reservations & set-up, as needed.

Attend meetings, if necessary, for taking minutes and documenting other information.

Managing workload - prioritizing work and ensuring deadlines are met.

THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL NEED :

Bachelor's Degree required. Merchandising, Apparel and / or retail experience preferred.

3-5 years of experience in apparel / merchandise production, product development, project / vendor management.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Strong knowledge of retail math calculations.

Ability to multi-task and manage time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Ability to work effectively and creatively within a team environment as well as independently.

Strong math and computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly detail oriented and organized.

Must be able to communicate in a professional manner and respond with timeliness.

Resourceful and able to research problems and recommend solutions.

Trend and fashion awareness with ability to understand current trends, competition, and market.

Proficiency with conferencing systems (Rivian is Zoom-based)

Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently.