Product Quality & Merchandising Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized Product Quality & Merchandising Coordinator to support product quality, compliance, sample management, and vendor coordination activities within a retail merchandising environment. This role serves as a key partner to Merchants, Buyers, and Vendors, helping ensure products meet established quality, packaging, labeling, and regulatory standards throughout the development and production lifecycle.

The ideal candidate combines strong administrative and organizational skills with an eye for product quality, design, and detail. This position is well-suited for someone with merchandising, product development, production, buying, or planning experience who enjoys working cross-functionally and managing multiple priorities.

The Basics

• Duration: 3 month assignment
• Hours per Week: Full-time (40 hours per week expected)
• Location: Hybrid, New York, NY

Top 3 Required Qualifications

• Product Quality & Merchandising Experience: Prior experience in merchandising, product development, production, buying, planning, or a related function with exposure to product quality processes.
• Organization & Project Coordination: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage samples, documentation, approvals, vendor communication, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Strong ability to collaborate with merchants, buyers, vendors, and internal stakeholders while effectively tracking issues and driving resolutions.

Other Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in administration, merchandising, production, product development, buying, or planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience tracking samples, approvals, and production updates
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Understanding of product quality standards, specifications, and compliance processes
• Good eye for color, design, product presentation, and detail
• Experience working with vendors and suppliers preferred
• Familiarity with consumer product regulations, packaging, labeling, or product testing processes is a plus

Job ID: AS29-2000360L318 (Creative Circle)