Merchant Coordinator

The Beaufort Bonnet Company•Lexington, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beaufort Bonnet Company's mission is to make people happy. Although we have grown significantly throughout the years, our company culture still exudes small business charm. We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! We value work-life balance and offer a flexible corporate office environment. This is an in-person position based out of our corporate office in Lexington, KY. The Merchant Coordinator supports the end-to-end product lifecycle by managing vendor communication, driving cost negotiations, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure the successful execution of seasonal assortments. This role is critical in achieving margin goals, maintaining accurate data, and ensuring product readiness from concept through production handoff, in partnership with the Merchant. Serves as the primary cross-functional resource for all costing- and financial-related communication, ensuring partners have accurate, up-to-date information on costs, lead times, vendor solutions, and financial updates. Manages day-to-day follow-ups, timelines, and information flow to ensure smooth progress throughout product development. Builds strong vendor relationships to support problem-solving, speed-to-market, and overall product excellence. Leads all vendor cost negotiations, maintaining a clear understanding of margin requirements and identifying cost-saving opportunities, including alternative materials or construction solutions that support AUC targets without compromising quality or design intent. Partners closely with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to support product execution from initial concept through final development. Owns all projections, costing inputs, and pricing information within WFX, and collaborates with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure data supports forecasting, pricing strategy, and business decisions. Manages seasonal development calendar deadlines related to costing and tracks product status, proactively flagging risks or delays. Tracks and maintains fabric MOQs by factory, works with factories to determine MOQs for new styles, and provides Merchant(s) with confirmed MOQs prior to projections. Identifies opportunities to improve workflow efficiency between vendors and internal partners (Design, Product Development, Merchandising). You will love this job if you have… Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Design, Fashion, or related degree
Generally, 2+ years of planning or merchandising experience
Advanced computer skills, Excel and Word

Responsibilities

Managing vendor communication
Driving cost negotiations
Partnering cross-functionally to ensure the successful execution of seasonal assortments
Achieving margin goals
Maintaining accurate data
Ensuring product readiness from concept through production handoff
Serving as the primary cross-functional resource for all costing- and financial-related communication
Managing day-to-day follow-ups, timelines, and information flow to ensure smooth progress throughout product development
Building strong vendor relationships to support problem-solving, speed-to-market, and overall product excellence
Leading all vendor cost negotiations, maintaining a clear understanding of margin requirements and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Partnering closely with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to support product execution from initial concept through final development
Owning all projections, costing inputs, and pricing information within WFX
Collaborating with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure data supports forecasting, pricing strategy, and business decisions
Managing seasonal development calendar deadlines related to costing and tracks product status, proactively flagging risks or delays
Tracking and maintaining fabric MOQs by factory
Identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiency between vendors and internal partners (Design, Product Development, Merchandising)