MERCHANDISE PROJECT SPECIALIST
We are looking for a Merchandise Project Specialist who will be responsible for day-to-day process and communications, sample tracking, organization, and cross-functional communication for the SpaceX merchandise department. This individual will be organized, hands on, and collaborate closely with internals and externals customers alike to help ensure the highest quality products are being delivered.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for merchandise needs of internal departments, and implement standardization processes.
- Seek monetization opportunities related to excess inventory, patches, etc. and work with individuals on the team to ensure product lineup aligns with inventory purchasing.
- Develop additional lead generation outside of current SpaceX clientele.
- Work on developing and managing SKU’s and UPC’s as well as issuing POs for new products where needed.
- Understand the store e-commerce platform (Shopify) and all of the applications utilized on the website, to be able to do things such as:
- Upload new products.
- Ensure correct images and tagging of products.
- Check shipping methods.
- Place manual orders.
- Change prices.
- Manage day-to-day vendor relationships and production of goods including mission patches, apparel, etc.
- Manage sourcing of new product vendors including promotional houses and cut & sew facilities.
- Manage partnerships logistics with cross-functional departments including finance, legal, IT, industrial design, and more.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of experience in marketing, partnerships, or vendor management and relations; or 1+ years of experience in project management and Bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proven track record of establishing a network of vendors; track record of developing or managing merchandising and/or licensing agreements.
- Experience working with store e-commerce platforms such as Shopify.
- Highly organized, detail oriented and possess a proven ability to thrive under deadline pressure and to execute on a number of projects simultaneously.
- Successful experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented team environment.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel experience.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written, strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong presentation skills, proven ability to influence in front of accounts/vendors.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to lift boxes up to 25lbs.
- Ability to travel to external vendors (up to 10%) as needed.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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