What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buying Operations Coordinator position at Arhaus?
Job Details
Description
Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations. The Buying Operations Coordinator will work in synergy with Buying, Planning, and Product Development teams toward common goals for the merchandise area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
PIM (product information) maintenance Special Order PO Processing Product Launch / Store Product Request Maintenance Manage Category/ Division Inbox with timely response Coordinate specific tasks related to Store Opening process Materials Management
Description
Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations. The Buying Operations Coordinator will work in synergy with Buying, Planning, and Product Development teams toward common goals for the merchandise area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Stock and Special-Order SKU Creation
- Attribute Management
- SKU Changes and all tasks related to process
- Product Costing
- Dimensions
- Initial Transfer/ allocation set up based on direction provided by Buyer
- Transfer set up
- Tag generation
- Possible travel to help with set up
- Work in conjunction with Materials team/ Buying/Product Development/ Planning teams to ensure parts, swatches, finish boards are available at product launch and for new stores openings
- Manage time sensitive deliveries of sample and stock product need at Marketing Photo Shoots and Mock Store reviews
- Partner with Buyers on special projects as needed. Competitor Recaps, Assortment Board Creation, etc.
- Ability to learn quickly and to retain information. Must be analytical and be able to comprehend how multiple systems interact.
- High sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Detail Oriented
- Strong analytical skills
- Productivity and prioritization skills a must.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – emphasis on Excel & Outlook
- Excellent Time Management skills
- Prior experience in retail inventory software is a plus.
- Customer Service or prior retail experience is a plus.