Job description

Creative Co-Op, Inc. (www.creativecoop.com) is a leading importer and distributor of gift and home decorative accessories. We work with over 15,000 boutique specialty stores in North America, Fortune 500 national retailers and major eCommerce partners. Headquartered in Memphis, TN the company has hundreds of employees globally with offices and showrooms in Portland, Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Las Vegas, and China.

Creative Co-Op is the cornerstone division of Regent Holding Company whose global brands also include Illume (www.illumecandles.com) based in Minneapolis, MN and Bloomingville (www.bloomingville.com) based in Ikast, Demark. Regent’s growth is backed by Freeman Spogli & Co. (www.freemanspogli.com), a leading private equity firm dedicated to investing in the consumer and distribution sectors.

We are looking for dedicated, high energy creative individuals who want to join an industry leader undergoing rapid growth and expansion. We look for people who embody an entrepreneurial spirit and are drawn to our Core Values:

• Think First – We validate gut instincts with facts.
• Act The Right Way – Our integrity has been built over decades and can be lost in seconds.
• Care About More Than Yourself – We are passionate. We show that passion through fierce commitment to our customers and colleagues.
• Embrace Evolution – We are hungry for improvement and never satisfied with the status quo.

Job Definition:

• Catalog Data Management for assigned categories.
• Product Attribute Maintenance.
• New Item Inspection.
• Works with Product Associate Lead to manage replacement parts approvals and ordering.
• Works with Product Associate Lead in addressing product quality and customer claims.
• Works with Product Manager to understand and communicate product knowledge across multiple departments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages Catsy master catalog data template for assigned categories to ensure all item information reflected accurately.
• Manages catalog proofing process for assigned categories.
• Partners with Product Manager to ensure products are labeled, packaged, and tested in a timely manner and in accordance with all applicable laws.
• Partners with Product Manager to maintain and update company vendor manual, and works with the Purchasing team to ensure changes/updates are properly communicated to all vendors.
• Partners with Product Manager and Product Associate Lead to measure, organize and maintain current season samples in the New Item Room, utilizing data collected for catalog accuracy.
• Assists Product Team in pre-show preparation such as tagging and scanning tests.
• Ensures all artists have the correct signature label code and confirms all artist samples meet quality standards and are ordered and shipped on time.
• Participates in new item inspection to ensure product information/compliance is followed.
• Assists with Replacement Part(s) approvals and orders to overseas provided by the Quality Control Specialist.
• Assists in weekly and quarterly product claims reporting and findings for assigned countries. This includes, but is not limited to: bin moves to bring inventory to QC for item inspection, performing drop-tests, packing evaluations, etc.
• Acts as product liaison among all departments (Memphis-based product expert) by presenting new product launch to the office and addressing/educating common product questions.
• Makes merchandise judgement calls based on situational analysis.
• Serves as a backup to other Product Associate(s) when those team members are traveling for company business or utilizing PTO.
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

Education: BS Degree in Merchandising, Marketing and/or Business preferred.

Experience:

• Prior work experience with Product Information Management system, product catalogs, and product compliance a plus.
• Prior work experience in the gift/home décor/design industry preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong ability to think independently and resolve problems.
• Ability to make judgments that balance analytics with product knowledge.
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a diverse group of business partners.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and handle multiple projects effectively and calmly.
• High level of experience and proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office Products.
• Sense of urgency and accuracy, with strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to stand/walk for a minimum of 7 hrs./day including climbing ladders, squatting, kneeling, bending and stooping.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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