Merchandising Coordinator (Hybrid) Part-Time - Bolingbrook, IL

S&S Activewear is a leading North American distributor of imprintable apparel, and they are seeking a Part-Time Merchandise Coordinator to assist with sample and vendor management. The role involves managing the flow of product samples, supporting the merchandising team, and facilitating communication across various departments. Responsibilities Maintain an accurate representation of all vendor samples used for internal meetings. Pull samples as needed for various business needs Maintain an organized, up‑to‑date sample room and archive. Ensure samples are properly labeled, stored, and routed after use Manage the creation and maintenance of weekly and seasonal business reports to identify opportunities, provide recommendations and work in partnership with merchandising team Supporting Maintenance of various documents related to Product Lifecycle, Marketing Strategies and Supply Chain Management Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Product Management, Marketing, and Sales Coordinate with vendors on various sample needs, Product Database Descriptors and other additional documents needed In collaboration with the merchandising team, review vendor performance and provide feedback to ensure expectations are being met Help Manage seasonal vendor meeting process, which includes meeting scheduling, preparing all meeting materials, vendor recaps for teams and any additional requests needed from Merchandising teams Skills Must have a bachelor's degree or be working toward one in business, marketing, merchandising or related field Must in-person at Bolingbrook, IL Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast paced environment Effective communication skills and comfort working with cross functional partners Must be interested in merchandising and understand common product related terms Strong proficiencies in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint required Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work autonomously and is highly accountable Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to interact with external teams Experience in retail/wholesale or B2B is a plus Apparel and Accessories experience is a plus Experience with Project Management systems like AirTable and Asana is a plus Company Overview Prime Line is back! It is a division of S&S Activewear and a supplier of top selling promotional products being provided to distributors and end users. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is