Merchandising Specialist

Company: One Tree Planted
Location: Shelburne
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: $45 000 to $ 55 000One Tree Planted is looking to hire a Merchandising Specialist to make merchandise an even more important part of our brand.

One Tree Planted is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on global reforestation. As an environmental charity, we are dedicated to making it easier for individuals and businesses to give back to the environment, create a healthier climate, protect biodiversity and help reforestation efforts around the world. All by planting trees!

We are looking for a Merchandise Specialist to add to our fast-growing team. The ideal candidate would be based in the United States, have a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of relevant experience, and be a self-starter. You would be working within the Marketing and Communications Team to optimize our current merchandise sourcing and offerings, concept new ways to partner with brands, and manage inventory. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimize Our Current Setup:This includes looking at all of our merchandise and seeing ways our store can be improved.
• Optimize which products we should keep based on our analytics.
• Discover new products to add to the store.
• Optimize where we source our products.
• Optimize the price we pay for our products.
• Optimize our storage and fulfillment partners.
• Optimize how we promote our products.
• Optimize which vendors we work with and what fees they charge.
• Clean up any unresolved issues with vendors and customers. Concept New Ways to Partner with Brands:This includes all stock we currently have in Shipbob.
  • Oversee existing stock to track sales.
  • Send out free orders (for the marketing team, projects team, etc.).
  • Track costs of free orders.
  • Forecast sales and when to place new orders.
  • Quickly and efficiently address any issues that arise from Shipbob. Purchasing/Logistics:This includes placing orders, securing safe delivery to Shipbob, proper stocking, and sorting of items.
    • Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors.
    • Placing orders with vendors. Managing inventory in Shipbob.
    • Creating orders in Shipbob.
    • Tracking expenses/orders in Airtable.
    • Manage fulfillment of items not handled by Shipbob. Purchasing/Logistics:This includes all stock we currently have in Shipbob.
      • Oversee existing stock to track sales.
      • Send out free orders (for the marketing team, projects team, etc.).
      • Track costs of free orders.
      • Forecast sales and when to place new orders.
      • Quickly and efficiently address any issues that arise from Shipbob. Sourcing:Finding and ordering products.
        • Sourcing products for Europe and Australia, and the US.
        • Finding and ordering new products. Events:Finding, sourcing, and ordering products.IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
          • Bachelors/Masters's degree (if applicable) in a topic related to merchandise logistics or 3+ years work experience in a position related to this job.
          • A passion for both marketing and sustainability.
          • The candidate must be based in the United States (remote role)SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
            • Cover letter indicating your interest in the position and why you think you would be a good fit with the organization
            • Your resume.
            • The names and contact information of three referencesOnly candidates that submit all requirements will be considered.
              
              One Tree Planted is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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