Merchandise Coordinator

Job Expired

Long Beach, California, United States

Full Time

3 months ago

Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Merchandise Coordinator, reporting to the Head of Brand, to support the organization, drive brand awareness, support merchandise management, vendor relations, and general marketing and brand operations.

This will be a full-time, (non-exempt) position located in our (Long Beach) location.

Responsibilities:

Work with leadership to understand, plan, and order a revolving door of merchandise for VIP’s, conferences, events, new hires, and internal stock
Manage multiple vendors across merchandise
Assist with internal and external event planning logistics, including trade shows and experiential events as it pertains to merchandise deliverables
Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted and insured
Keep an up to date vendor rolodex
Ensure purchase orders are accurate with no cost overruns
Ability to double check artwork via Adobe Creative Suite
Familiar with Google workspace
Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs) and purchase orders (POs)
Understanding of artwork requirements, basic materials, construction of garments/products, etc.
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction
Managing day to day inventories of conference merchandise and employee merchandise
Setting up and helping maintain webstore presence
Managing internal budgets for merchandise inventory

Minimum Qualifications:

3 years of relevant experience
Experience juggling multiple projects across various disciplines
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Start up experience, we’re a small and developing marketing team and we need people who can quickly solve problems and help out wherever they are needed.
Possess data analysis capabilities
Experience or understanding luxury fashion and products

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Salary Range: California

$28—$33 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.