Position Summary:

The New Goods Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Buyer. This role deals with data maintenance and composes well-organized spreadsheet reporting systems. This position's work permits timely reference and reporting, aiding the team in the effective analysis, planning, and buying of new goods.

Day in the life: In a typical day, the New Goods Coordinator can expect to...

• Vendor Data Management: Partner with department to gather and coordinate information from external vendors.
• Vendor Invoices: Collect and process vendor invoices.
• Vendor Order Management: Facilitate the timely shipping from vendors of merchandise and subsequent arrival to stores.
• Merchandise Planning: Plan and forecast for future buys, reoccurring buys, and current inventory levels.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Manage communication and workflow with Transportation

Job Pay & Perks:

• Typical starting pay range: $22.00 to $28.00 / hour
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. Many roles are hybrid, and we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount.
• Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and customers
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications.
• Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with ability to prioritize.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability and desire to provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human-services setting.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done.
• Proven data entry skills.
• Flexible work schedule.

Prior Experience & Education:

• Applicable administrative or leadership experience in a retail setting strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

About Us:

• Leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization's goals and future. Read more about us here.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants, and financial contributions fund our nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work.
• Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.