Established in 1946, Aspen Skiing Company, also known as Aspen Snowmass, owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen Snowmass, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably-sourced on-mountain food & beverage outlets. Aspen Skiing Company also owns Aspen Hospitality, which is comprised of The Little Nell and Limelight Hotel brands and ASPENX, a contemporary retail and experience brand. Across all divisions, Aspen Skiing Company works to drive positive social change through climate, community, and minority group advocacy and investment. For more information about Aspen Snowmass, visit www.aspensnowmass.com.

The Merchandise Coordinator will be responsible for inventory accuracy and select sub-categories to drive growth and profitability within the ASPENX organization. The role works closely with Merchandise managers, Store Operations, Internal Customers, with some assistance required at the warehouse including but not limited to; cycle and physical counts, inventory accuracy, and adjustment processes, as well daily replenishment to ensure product delivery standards are met. The assistant merchandising planner has a strong attention to detail and collaborates closely with multiple cross functional departments with the ability to be a self-starter as well as a contributor to the overall strategies.

The budgeted range for this position is $24-$28/hour. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive merchandise transfer orders in all ASPENX retail locations including Aspen Mountain Club, Snowmass Mountain Club, The Little Nell Boutique and all Limelight locations.
• Collaborate with merchandising team, store operations and warehouse logistics to optimize inventory and manage in stock level positions.
• Ensure premium, quality product and collaborations are in the right place, at the right time to maximize profitability and guest exposure following all contracted guidelines.
• Assists in preparing correspondence, routine reports, PowerPoint presentations, sale signs and other documents, including but not limited to guides, workbooks, training manuals, etc. to assist with training, operations and marketing needs.
• Will be required to work in stores during peak times
• Monitor and investigate as necessary all inventory movements of retail inventory, including audit cycle counts and physical counts.
• Identify retail store shrinkage occurrences and root cause issues by utilizing available tools (surveillance, system records, etc.) and report findings to the Retail Operations Manager
• Assist with warranty and damaged product resolution processes at the stores
• Provide training to stores on inventory control best practices
• Work with Retail Operations Manager, ASPENX stores to identify operational process areas that are suboptimal and assist in implementing corrective actions
• Responsible for setting up products in internal system and uploading purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Manage the Internal Order Request process to ensure product is delivered and processed correctly, assist in preparation of preseason internal sales event.
• Execute and track in-season replenishment orders to ensure product is always in-stock while limiting the risk of excess based on assortment Min/Max strategy.
• Responsible for collaborating with merchandising team and loading / adjusting demand plan to ensure the business has an accurate sales and inventory visibility.
• Assist in management of inventory health through pre-season buying budgets, in season replenishment controls, seasonal sell through targets, PO receipt flow, and pricing strategies.
• Own PO confirmation process and ensure purchasing system reflects accurate quantities, dates, prices, and terms for all purchase orders.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant experience required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is required
• Ability to maintain strong working relationship with multiple cross functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint with knowledge of POS systems, and inventory management programs.
• Must be well organized and possess a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers, and other third parties
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to work independently and to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands

Supervision given and received
Supervision received: Works under general supervision of the Retail Operations Manager. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins

Work Environment and physical demands
Ability to stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time. Kneeling and bending may be required
Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions. Some positions require exposure to outdoor elements or a combination of both indoors and outdoors and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here