Photo Studio Merchandise Lead Job at Crate and Barrel in Chicago

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Photo Studio Merchandise Lead.

The Photo Studio Merchandise Lead will lead all projects requiring merchandise management and logistics support for Crate and Barrel Holdings (CBH) Brands for our Marketing, Ecommerce, and B2B for US and international locations. You will also manage established processes and creatively adjust plans as needed to ensure all cross-functional partners are meeting deadlines for all merchandise and/or deliveries.

This is an on-site position based out of our Chicago, Illinois Photo Studio.

A day in the life as a Photo Studio Merchandise Lead…

• Plan merchandise and logistics needs for CBH photo shoots.
• Partner with merchandising teams to ensure product availability and appropriate usage.
• Manage projects including product and shipping budgets.
• Execute product and logistics processes between cross-functional partners as well as internal and external customers.
• Utilize support from internal resources and third-party vendors to execute projects for both customers and CBH.
• Establish deadlines and assess potential costs and risks for each project while confirming product availability.
• Own the execution of all product and logistical deliverables including planning and communications.
• Manage shifting schedules and adjust deadlines to fulfill needs.
• Establish appropriate processes to accommodate creative and operational objectives for each project.
• Develop a strong knowledge base of products through all brands and allow for creative suggestions.
• Ensure all inventory is allocated to each project in advance and support all communications surrounding these projects.
• Understand internal systems, processes, and procedures for all warehouses/cross-docks, Transportation, Home Delivery, Merchandising, and Retail requirements.
• Have an understanding of product knowledge for photography, product availability, and how it’s packaged for logistics estimates.

What you’ll bring to the table…

• Effectively communicate to a diverse audience, both internal and external clients.
• Adapt in a rapidly changing environment, handle multiple projects, and prioritize effectively.
• Promote a strong sense of teamwork and a culture of respect by working together safely, effectively, respectfully, and efficiently with all associates.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and priorities of the organization.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively on multiple high-priority projects, with varying location settings.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency and ability to shift and prioritize work to meet key deadlines.
• Work across multiple time zones at the same time on a consistent basis.

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• 3 years relevant experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• 3 years experience leading a team preferred.
• Knowledge with Google Suite.
• Knowledge with MS Office Suites - Intermediate Excel knowledge preferred (Vlookups, Pivot Tables).
• Experience with stockroom equipment and tools such as SKU and tagger guns, small hand tools, ladders, step stools, hand truck, dolly, baler, and pallet jack.
• Able to lift up to 65Lbs.
• Able to travel up to 30%.

Minimum Starting Rate: $58,900.00 Annually Up to: $70,000.00 Annually. Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long-term incentives.