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Job Title
Merchandising Project Specialist
Position Overview
Join a collaborative and marketing-driven team!
The Merchandising Project Specialist plays a key role in bringing Shaw products to market by managing the end‑to‑end Go‑To‑Market process, from concept through sample delivery. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams—including Brand, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Distribution—to ensure merchandising initiatives are executed accurately, on time, and with high quality. Ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with strong project management skills, this position offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, collaborate across the organization, and help create compelling product experiences for Shaw customers. This is an office/home-office work environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Go-To-Market process from initial concept to sample delivery to the customer, ensuring all milestones are met based on the agreed upon timelines from Brand.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Brand groups, Design, R&D, Vendor Management, Production, Distribution, Sales, and Marketing to develop and execute merchandising strategies for both domestic and international.
- Provide detailed product specifications, including materials, dimensions, and other technical details to samples spec entry team to provide a clear road map of new spec/change status.
- Work closely with the spec entry team to resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise during the spec entry process.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the Go-To-Market and sample processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, reduce cost, and improve overall quality.
- Partner with Brand to maintain samples specs in the appropriate status.
- Create project timelines partnering with the Vendor Management Team to validate production milestones are achievable and met.
- Coordinate with Samples Analyst group to ensure sample packages are created and timelines are communicated for delivery.
- Ensure all art templates and proofs are requested, received, and approved.
- Coordinate with planning teams to schedule to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes.
- Responsible for setting up style numbers, submit cost, and requesting purchase orders for displays and graphics.
- Create prototype/mockup of new delivery vehicles when necessary for QC approval.
- Ensure new specs are costed to avoid delays in the distribution process.
- Coordinate packing and shipping of market samples, giving directions on loading trailers as needed.
- Assist in creation and maintenance of sample packages with Analyst.
- Partner with Brand Management to be the single point of contact within Samples, to provide sample reporting as needed.
- Identify rework needs and implement strategies to ensure effective solution.
- Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and reliability in merchandising operations.
- Create strategic influence through mentoring and supporting the merchandising team, providing guidance and training as needed.
- Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and professional growth.
- Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and align on goals and priorities.
Position Requirements:
- 4-year college degree or High School Diploma/GED with 3 years' experience in Project Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Required
Preferred Requirements:
- Prior project management experience Preferred
- Ability to travel to 1 or 2 market events annually Preferred
Required Competencies:
- Deliver Compelling Communication
- Build Customer Satisfaction
- Drive Results
- Adapt and Change
- Build Trusting Relationships
Hybrid / Remote Worker Requirements:
- Responsible for providing a Reliable High-Speed Internet Connection to access Shaw Systems while working from home. Minimum Speed 10mbps/Download; 3mbps/Upload without data limits or restrictions.
- Defined workspace to conduct business with office furniture that meets ergonomic needs and a professional atmosphere.
- Expected to be available to work during times of inclement weather and emergencies, be open to mandatory overtime, and schedule changes.
- Must manage their schedule when required to participate in on-site meetings.
Shaw benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance and Pet insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401K and Retirement Plans
- Product discounts for employees
- Gym membership discounts
- Adoption assistance
- Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
- And much more
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.
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Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.