DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S: 

Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000+ retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.          

Job Overview:

The Merchandising Coordinator is responsible for managing and executing the operational tasks necessary to ensure seamless execution of our merchandising initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, onboarding new vendors and new products, processing price changes and promotions, and analyzing inventory and PO discrepancies.

The Merchandising Coordinator works closely with the merchandising team, our vendors, and marketing teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Responsibilities:

Product-Related Administration:

Vendor Set-Up & Maintenance: Manage the setup and ongoing maintenance of vendor accounts Item Maintenance: Oversee item information updates, including all product data elements New Item Setup: Coordinate the introduction of new products, ensuring all data is entered correctly into enterprise systems Cost Changes: Monitor and update product cost changes across relevant platforms RFP for SKUs/Cost Alignment: Prepare and process Requests for Proposal (RFP) to ensure accurate SKU and cost alignment with vendors Special Orders: Handle special product requests and coordinate fulfillment with vendors and internal teams

Promotion-Related Administration:

Promo Tracking: Monitor promotional activities to ensure accurate execution and report on promo performance ISS Setup: Coordinate and submit all merchandising promotions for setup

Other Administrative Responsibilities:

PO Variance: Track and manage purchase order variances, addressing discrepancies between orders and deliveries Inventory Feed for Drop Ship: Manage inventory feeds and coordinate with vendors for drop-shipping processes

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years of experience in a corporate retail or merchandising environment, or a related role Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under a stringent timetable Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options. Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option). Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts. Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Voluntary supplemental life insurance. Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance. Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match. Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave. Paid holidays, including a floating personal day. Employee assistance and wellness programs. Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores. Earned Wage Access: Access a portion of your earned wages before payday, providing greater financial flexibility. Earned wage access available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.