Project Coordinator - Merchandising Irvine, California **Hybrid** Contract $30/hr - $39/hr Our client, a well known electric vehicle company is urgently looking to hire a **Merchandising Project Coordinator** to join their team **on a hybrid basis (1 day a week) in Irvine, CA.** **** This is a 6 month contract (with potential to extend or convert) on W2 offering a full benefits package **** **Responsibilities:** + 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 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. **Requirements:** + 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, preferably Zoom + Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Jennifer Doll **Specialization:** Project Management