General Summary
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for keeping the division organized and assisting team members with special projects throughout the year. This position supports the Wholesale Footwear business.
The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our LIC office and requires working on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and organize samples, as well as tracks and follows up with other divisions/vendors on samples
- Daily communication with vendors and internal employees amongst several divisions
- Administrative work – booking appointments, calendar management, inventory, etc.
- Assist planning and execution of events and trade shows
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Specific Job Skills:
Essential duties include
- Organization and time management skills required
- Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Communicate effectively with team members as well as cross-divisionally
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partner
- Experience with billing, invoicing, and general administrative processes, preferably in manufacturing / warehousing or consumer products
- A self-starter who is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable with troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Work in trade shows, shoe shows preferred but not required
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $24.00-$26.00. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
Top Skills
What We Do
Steven Madden, Ltd. is globally recognized as a leading company in the fashion industry. What began as a modest $1100 investment in 1990 has developed into one of the most iconic brands in footwear. From a factory in Queens, NY, Steve Madden has revolutionized the shoe industry, merging years of experience with unique and creative designs. Inspired by rock and roll and his NY roots, Steve’s vision to provide on-trend women and men with an outlet to express their individuality is innovative, daring, and inspiring. Steve’s innate understanding of trends and unparalleled willpower have resulted in millions of customers worldwide and propelled his designs to the forefront of fashion. In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Kurt Geiger London®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Carvela®, Blondo® and ATM®, Steve Madden licenses footwear, handbags and other accessory categories for the Anne Klein® brand. In addition, Steve Madden designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores. Steve Madden also directly operates brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce websites. In addition, Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products in the apparel, accessory, and home categories. With an emphasis on retail, wholesale, licensing and international business, there's a constant need for new ideas and versatility. Our environment is extremely fast paced and requires associates to maintain a balance of energy and professionalism. Steve Madden is about fashion-forward product and great people. Our employees are energized, intelligent and passionate about our business and committed to providing excellent customer service.
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