What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Label Product Coordinator position at Retail Concepts, Inc.?
Overview
Established in 1980, Sun & Ski Sports calls an unexpected city home – Houston, Texas! Contrary to popular belief, cowboys love snow. Our journey began with a vision to help more people explore the outdoors. After four decades, with 32 locations across 13 states, we stand as experts in our field, committed to offering a variety of top-quality gear. Whether it's watersports, biking, running, skiing, or snowboarding, our goal remains unchanged: to make everyone an outdoor adventurer. We're dedicated to going the extra mile—26.2 of them, to be exact—to provide you with the right gear and guidance.
We offer top brands, including The North Face, Patagonia, Hoka, On, Cannondale, UGG, Sorel, K2, Salomon, and Yeti, along with expert advice to ensure enjoyable adventures. We’re looking for enthusiastic team members who embody our active lifestyle and prioritize customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the customer experience, we want to hear from you! We’ve been making outdoor dreams come true with quality merchandise and service. Sun & Ski Sports – Find Yourself Outside.
Position Summary
The Private Label Product Coordinator will support the Divisional Merchandise Manager in sourcing, developing, and purchasing private label products. This role focuses on ensuring timely delivery by monitoring the vendor’s shipping status and overall performance, Additionally, it emphasizes maintaining quality by regularly refreshing our private label selection and achieving cost-effectiveness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collaborate with the General Merchandise Manager and/or Divisional Merchandise Manager to set a time and action calendar for delivering high-quality products based on product needs.
- Work closely with Production to ensure seamless coordination regarding the vendor's shipping status and overall performance.
- Maintain accurate records of communication, product specification, quality control, purchase records, cost spreadsheets, and sample inventory.
- Assists in identifying potential private-label products and suppliers that can provide high-quality products at a lower price.
- Efficiently manage production sample inventory.
- Frequent store visits and competitor analysis to stay informed about market trends and packaging opportunities.
- Verify that suppliers adhere to established product and delivery standards.
- Manage labeling and packaging with the marketing team.
- Elevate our omnichannel presence by ensuring all Private Label new items are available on E-Commerce and all copy is accurate.
- Contribute to approval/rejection decisions for multiple variables, including specifications and construction, hardlines and artwork designs, lab dip, packaging, labeling, testing, and sampling.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in global sourcing, negotiations, and procurement of products.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of accuracy, detail orientation, and organizational skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Understanding of top competitors, target customers, and fashion trends.
- Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Must be able to sit for long periods as needed.
- Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week.
- Must have the ability to travel as needed.
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Company Benefits
Available to Full-Time Employees
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, ID Theft & Legal
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Hybrid or work-from-home options
401 (k) Plan Company Match
Employee Purchase Discount
