Merchandising Coordinator

This role provides advice, guidance, and hands-on support for regional and store-level operations, with a strong focus on merchandising initiatives. The Merchandising Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of operational programs and projects, including large-scale merchandising reflows across retail locations. The position works closely with store and regional leadership to communicate objectives, profitability expectations, priorities, performance standards, and other key parameters, while ensuring that teams receive the training and support needed to execute programs effectively and consistently. Responsibilities

- Provide advice, guidance, and support for assigned programs and processes within specific stores and regions, ensuring alignment with overall operational and merchandising strategies.
- Collaborate closely with store and regional leaders to understand communication, training, and operational needs, and build positive, cooperative working relationships.
- Educate and train Team Members, buyers, Team Leaders, and other stakeholders on program and project objectives, standards, and requirements, with a focus on effective merchandising execution.
- Evaluate and provide feedback to teams on plan execution, including performance in sales, margins, labor, merchandising, training, sanitation, marketing, and promotions.
- Monitor and maintain quality standards as required, supporting store and team efforts to ensure equipment is in good working order and properly calibrated to established standards.
- Ensure that stores follow through on using national and regional resources, and drive widespread understanding and application of established best practices.
- Deliver education and training content in a dynamic, persuasive manner, using strong interpersonal skills and on-the-job training techniques to ensure successful transfer of knowledge.
- Develop and reinforce repeatable, predictable systems and processes that maximize learning and support consistent program execution across locations.
- Provide support to new store design, development, and opening activities, contributing operational and merchandising insights to ensure successful launches.
- Apply basic research, information gathering, and analytical skills to select appropriate alternatives from defined options, collect required documentation, verify conformance with standards, and assess the accuracy of detailed information.
- Handle detailed, structured problems by identifying roadblocks to task completion and using established procedures to resolve standard issues.
- Understand company, segment, and product strategies, and identify alignment or misalignment of team project goals with broader organizational objectives.
- Leverage knowledge of product mix, supply base, and retail operations to support merchandising initiatives such as planograms, store resets, and vendor-related activities.
- Support Project Nexus, a large-scale merchandising initiative to execute approximately 300 reflows across stores in the United States, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to defined standards.
- Participate actively in sprint and stand-up meetings, contributing to open communication, collaboration, and teamwork within the internal project team.

Essential Skills

- 2 to 3+ years of experience in retail, grocery, convenience, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
- Strong understanding of merchandising concepts and practices, including planograms, store resets, and third-party vendor relationships.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manage and analyze data related to merchandising and operations.
- Working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and email management systems.
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of specialty retail areas such as coffee, tea, produce, bakery, or similar product categories.
- Working knowledge of technical skills associated with assigned specialty areas, enabling effective support of store teams.
- Ability to build positive working relationships, establish credibility, and develop strong rapport with store and regional leaders and team members.

Work Environment This is a 100% onsite role based in Austin, Texas, with some flexibility as appropriate for project needs. The typical daily schedule is approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., supporting store and regional operations and participating in internal project activities. The work environment emphasizes open communication, collaboration, and teamwork, including regular participation in sprint or stand-up meetings with the internal team. The role is closely tied to retail and grocery operations, with frequent interaction with store leaders, team members, and merchandising stakeholders. The position supports Project Nexus, a merchandising initiative to execute approximately 300 reflows across stores in the United States, requiring attention to detail, adherence to standards, and effective coordination across multiple locations. Dress expectations align with a professional retail and office setting appropriate for onsite collaboration and occasional in-store support.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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