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Temporary Merchandising Manager
About wool&:
our aim is to design the most practical, most wearable item in your wardrobe.We're a small (but growing) team located in Portland, OR. When we're not spreading our love of wool, we're changing the way people think about clothing—less is more. When a need arises, buy quality over quantity.
Job Description:
We’re looking for a Temporary Merchandising Manager while one of our team members is on leave. Start date is 5/6/24 and runs through 10/31/24. You'll have over one month of onboarding and training before our team member goes out on leave.
You’ll be responsible for developing merchandising strategies that will deliver assigned sales and profit goals. You’ll work collaboratively within a nimble cross-functional team to develop impactful assortments that deliver on identified market opportunities and customer needs. You have experience in merchandising in a specialty retail environment, a pulse on fashion, and strong analytical, problem solving, & communication skills.Responsibilities:
-Build Weekly & Monthly sales recaps, deliver to Product team and Marketing team with actionable insights.
-Partner with Design through development, providing feedback on color, silhouette, and fit from concept to PO signoff.
-Present assortment strategies throughout product development lifecycle, from briefing initial line through final assortment review.
-Work closely with Planning partner to ensure assortment strategies are supported through appropriate buys.
-Provide weekly email direction based on product arrivals and business needs.
-Build & maintain assortment tools in Adobe InDesign and Google Sheets.
-Maintain eye on market for white space opportunities.
-Oversee site merchandising, ensuring seasonal product strategies are represented and an excellent customer experience is provided.
Growth Opportunities:
We all wear many hats, and roles shift as our company grows. We like to say that you're in charge of your role. If something looks interesting to you, follow that itch, learn from the team, and create value.Qualifications:
-4+ years of relevant experience
-Bachelor’s degree in retail merchandising, business, or a related field
-Experience with analyzing data & having ability to cull down to actionable stories
-Interpersonal skills that allow you to communicate effectively across functions
-Strong Excel and Google Sheets experience
-Adobe InDesign knowledge
-Experience with adult apparel a plusOur Values:
-Positive, transparent, inclusive
-Question assumptions. Experiment often. Fail fast and cheap. Learn and improve.
-Well done is better than well said.Perks:
-Healthcare
-Retirement match
-Flexible schedule
-Paid time off
-Hybrid workplace
-Employee discount for wool& and partner company Wool&PrinceHow to Apply:
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Controller
About wool&:
our aim is to design the most practical, most wearable item in your wardrobe.We're a small (but growing) team located in Portland, OR. When we're not spreading our love of wool, we're changing the way people think about clothing—less is more. When a need arises, buy quality over quantity.
Job Description:
We’re looking for a Controller with direct to consumer experience. You’ll provide financial support across the organization — this includes month-end close, overseeing accountant and bookkeeping, forecasting and budgeting, reporting, and managing expenses. You’re a collaborative problem-solver, who not only understands the numbers, but also the broader business context. You’re highly curious with a solid background in accounting, strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, and can ensure effective controls.
You'll manage the same functions for our partner brand, Wool&Prince.
Responsibilities:
-Build the annual budget, strategic plans, and monthly forecast models
-Monthly accounting close
-Support strategic decisions with scenario and cashflow modeling
-Document final costs and inventory value
-Data expert with a desire to become the "go-to person” for company data sources and analytics
-Build strong partnerships across the organization.
-Help develop company vision and strategy, identifying business opportunities and speed bumps
-Support the annual planning processes, aligning with the company’s vision and goals, working with key business partners
-Drive financial performance by developing operating and financial metrics, analyzing results and trends, and providing variance insights
-Initiate and lead cross-functional projects
-Oversee Human Resource / Payroll functions
-Oversee accounting/bookkeeping functions
-Work with Senior Planning Manager on OTB and inventory turn
-Partner with fractional CFO
Growth Opportunities:
We all wear many hats, and roles shift as our company grows. We like to say that you're in charge of your role. If something looks interesting to you, follow that itch, learn from the team, and create value.Qualifications:
-4+ years of relevant experience
-Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
-Excel and Google Sheets expert with extensive modeling experience is a must (an “Excel Ninja”)
-Experience with data analytics, manipulation and analysis of large data sets, building advanced / automated reportingOur Values:
-Positive, transparent, inclusive
-Question assumptions. Experiment often. Fail fast and cheap. Learn and improve.
-Well done is better than well said.Perks:
-Competitive salary
-Healthcare
-Simple IRA Retirement Match
-Quarterly stipend and employee discount for wool&/Wool&Prince products
-Fun start-up environment
-Team lunches every other week
-Hybrid workplace (currently 3 days in office)How to Apply:
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eCommerce Operations Associate
About wool&:
our aim is to design the most practical, most wearable item in your wardrobe.
We're a small (but growing) team located in Portland, OR. When we're not spreading our love of wool, we're changing the way people think about clothing—less is more. When a need arises, buy quality over quantity.
Job Description:We’re looking for an individual with 3+ years of operational direct to consumer experience. You’re a collaborative problem-solver who understands the broader business context. You’re highly curious with a knack for systems thinking. Candidates will need to be local to Portland, OR as this is a hybrid position, working at least 3 days in our office.
You'll manage the same functions for our sister brand, Wool&Prince.
Responsibilities:
-Administer Shopify sites, including identifying and implementing process improvements (product uploads, product take-downs, etc) or business modifications (automated size charts, tax/VAT calculations). Go-to person for website questions.
-Develop subject matter expertise with other systems/tools (Shopify, SKUvault, Shipstation, Zendesk, Happy Returns, Slack, Asana)
-Work closely with Sr. Planning and Operations Manager to issue and maintain vendor purchase orders, including size breaks and trim/packaging tracking, including warehouse refurbishing supplies.
-Set up products and inbound purchase orders for both USA and EU warehouses
-Approve and track inbound shipments and alerts warehouse(s) of schedule and priorities
-Review shipping documents for customs compliance and coordinates information flow from vendor to logistics partner to warehouse. Facilitates process improvement and logistics efficiencies.
-Partner with the warehouse team on space and location planning. Create ‘obsolete’ lists for warehouse pick-bins.
-Coordinate international returns from UK to EU warehouse
-Responsible for company’s hardware (computers, office equipment etc), including new hire setup
-Co-administer software subscriptions, including new hire onboarding
-Help manage information security
-Complete yearly company insurance review and audit
-Report weekly sales and inventory against plan
-Maintain operational documentation
-Willing to put in longer hours and limit PTO around the holiday season (Nov 1st to Dec 22nd)
Growth Opportunities:
We all wear many hats, and roles shift as our company grows. We like to say that you're in charge of your role. If something looks interesting to you, follow that itch, learn from the team, and create value.
Qualifications:
-Invested in thoughtful consumerism and sustainable living
-Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
-3+ years of eCommerce operational experience
-Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, project management
-Technically savvy
-Portland-based (This is not a remote opportunity)
About you:
You're hungry for new experiences, enjoy learning on the fly, and you can make an impact right away. You are detail oriented, persistent, and an initiative-taker. You're a team player.
Our Values:
-Positive, transparent, inclusive
-Question assumptions. Experiment often. Fail fast and cheap. Learn and improve.
-Well done is better than well said.
Perks:
-Competitive salary
-Healthcare
-Simple IRA Retirement and match
-Paid time off
-Disability insurance
-Family leave plan
-Start-up environment
-Team lunches every other week
-Flexible schedule
-Hybrid workplace
-Quarterly stipend and employee discount for wool&/Wool&Prince products
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Bookkeeper / Admin / Office Manager
About wool&:
our aim is to design the most practical, most wearable item in your wardrobe.
We're a small (but growing) team located in Portland, OR. When we're not spreading our love of wool, we're changing the way people think about clothing—less is more. When a need arises, buy quality over quantity.
Job Description:
wool& is looking for an individual with 5+ years of experience as a bookkeeper, administrative aide, or office manager. You have a background in and deep understanding of bookkeeping, but you’re not just a bookkeeper. You have a knack for project management, organization, spreadsheets, details and can apply your skills in other areas of the business.
Candidates will need to be local to Portland, OR as this is a hybrid position, working at least 3 days in our office.
You'll manage the same functions for our sister brand, Wool&Prince.
Responsibilities (this is a long detailed list because you’re the type of person who likes lists):
HR
- -Set up new hires/contractors; maintain documents and tracking sheet. (NDA, Emergency contact, W-4 / W-9, Simple IRA, Regence Medical, Direct Deposit)
- -Enroll new employees (Regence, VSP, and Principal STD/LTD/Life)
- -Monitor safety issues at warehouse - alert team (bad air days)
- -Monitor required postings
- -Update Salary Chart
- -Update PTO Chart with time off requests
- -New Hire Equipment (Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, desk, chair)
Payroll
- -Setup new employees in quarterly reconciliation spreadsheets; add to QuickBooks payroll system (Regence, VSP, STD/LTD/Life, Simple IRA)
- -Bi-weekly Payroll
- -Quarterly reports and payments to Wisconsin (Income Tax and Employment Insurance)
- -Year-end (Review contractors and 1099 reports, Issue 1099s, Issue W-2s)
- -Monthly Report and payment to Charles Schwab Simple IRA
- -Medical Insurance yearly review/report (Work with team members on any pre-tax options)
- -Update Principal Salary information
Accounting
- -Calculate actual inventory Costs
- -Update PO COST with actual style-color costs
- -Factory cost/invoices
- -Inland freight
- -Import freight and fees
- -Import duties
- -USA and EU (via TLogistics invoices)
- -Check Entry Summary against shipment value
- -Check Entry Summary for HTS classifications
- -Update Journal Entry moving inventory prepayments to actual inventory
- -Track style-color final costs by PO/ship via
- -Update Cash Model with actual inventory costs, by purchase order
- -Transfer funds where necessary
- -Set up new vendors in Bank and Quickbook systems
- -Calculate Lease and Loan principal and interest payments; input into Quickbooks
- -Weekly Duties:
- -Pay Invoices - at least weekly
- -Receive and review
- -Enter Bill into Quickbooks
- -Determine pay from account
- -Make sure funds are available
- -Pay invoice via ACH, Zelle, PayPal, Wire Transfer
- -Communicate payment to vendor (if applicable)
- -Pay outstanding balances on most Credit Cards
- -Bi-weekly Duties:
- -Pay Payroll taxes via QuickBooks (also under HR)
- -Monthly Duties:
- -Pull time specific inventory reports at month-end
- -Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
- -Quickbook journal entries
- -Shopify Fees and returns
- -PayPal sales, fees etc., including euro conversion
- -Gift Card deferred income
- -Pre-order deferred income
- -Review of FedEx bills to classify QuickBook transactions and identify any issues
- -Update Cash Model
- -Review Share-a-Sale commission against orders for returned items; update portal
Special Projects
- -Special projects — sometimes urgent (ie US Customs Compliance), arise from time to time. We’re looking for someone who has the capacity to lead these types of projects.
Growth Opportunities:
We all wear many hats, and roles shift as our company grows. We like to say that you're in charge of your role. If something looks interesting to you, follow that itch, learn from the team, and create value. Special note regarding this position: Sue, the team member currently in this role is retiring. You will have the opportunity to be trained by someone who has 40 years of experience and has been an integral part of building and supporting the business. I don’t say this lightly, but working with and being trained by Sue is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Qualifications:
- -5+ years of relevant experience.
- -Proficient in Microsoft Excel, QBO, Google Suite, and generally comfortable with cloud based tools.
About you:
You're hungry for new experiences, enjoy learning on the fly, and confident that you can make an impact right away. You are detail oriented, persistent, and an initiative-taker. You're a team player. Able to prioritize workload and make decisions efficiently under pressure. Excellent communication skills.
Our Values:
- -Positive, transparent, inclusive
- -Question assumptions. Experiment often. Fail fast and cheap. Learn and improve.
- -Well done is better than well said.
Perks:
-Competitive salary
-Healthcare
-Simple IRA Retirement and match
-Paid time off
-Disability insurance
-Family leave plan
-Start-up environment
-Team lunches every other week
-Flexible schedule
-Hybrid workplace
-Quarterly stipend and employee discount for wool&/Wool&Prince products
How to Apply:
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Warehouse Associate
About wool&:
our aim is to design the most practical, most wearable items in your wardrobe.
We're a small (but growing) team located in Portland, OR. When we're not spreading our love of wool, we're changing the way people think about clothing—less is more. When a need arises, buy quality over quantity.
About You:
wool& is looking for an individual with at least two years experience in eCommerce fulfillment, logistics, or service related job. As the warehouse associate, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks such as picking, packing, receiving, organizing, cleaning, and refurbishing. This is an independent position with minimal oversight in a small organization. You will not be sitting in an office.
You're hungry for new experiences, enjoy learning on the fly, and you can make an impact right away. You are personable, detail oriented, creative, and an initiative-taker. You're a a team player who passes the airport test.About Our Warehouse
We have a 17,000 sq ft space near the Portland airport with a crew of five people.
Warehouse Associate Responsibilities:
-Pick, ship and pack customer orders
-Process returns and exchanges through Happy Returns
-Replenish products
-Receive inbound inventory/purchase orders
-Inventory management: Maintain correct inventory and conduct regular audits
-Refurbishing returned merchandise
-Willing to put in longer hours around the holiday season
-Maintain IT systems via PC, zebra printers, and paper printers
-Resolve customer service issues or product information requests as needed by our Customer Experience department
-Investigate customer complaints involving such matters as damaged product, picking, packing, etc. Make adjustments as necessary to insure customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
-wool& is looking for an individual with at least 2 years experience in eCommerce fulfillment, logistics, or service related job
-Passionate about thoughtful consumerism and sustainable living
-Excellent communication skills
-Proficient and familiar with Excel, Asana, Slack, and Microsoft Office/Google Drive
-Reliable, detail oriented, resourceful, and a creative problem solver
-Able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand/walk for up to 8 hours per shift, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach while on the job
-Able to work 40 hours per week
-At least 18 years old, and authorized to work in the United States
You Are:
Passionate about logistics and delighting the customer. Self-motivated. An independent worker. A strong listener and communicator. Reliable. A wearer of many hats.
Our Values:
-Positive, transparent, inclusive
-Question assumptions. Experiment often. Fail fast and cheap. Learn and improve.
-Well done is better than well said.Perks:
-Competitive salary
-Healthcare
-Simple IRA Retirement and match
-Paid time off
-Start-up environment
-Team lunches every other week
-Quarterly stipend and employee discount for wool&/Wool&Prince products
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Wear Tester
Description:
Help bring our product to life by being a Wear Tester for women’s and men's merino wool lifestyle apparel. We are always on the lookout for people to try on our product so our team can gather valuable fit information from real people like you.
This posting is to collect names and sizes of potential wear testers in the Portland, OR area. Please review the below expectations and submit your info if interested. We will contact anyone that fits our needs later on.
Expectations:
-Must have availability weekdays between 9-6pm and live in the Portland, OR surrounding area.
-If selected, during the initial 15 minute "go-see" we will take your measurements and have you try on a couple items. This portion is unpaid.
-If we do a full fitting, rates are $30 for the first half hour, additional $15 each 15 minutes over.
-Fittings usually range from 30-60 minutes in our SE Portland office with our Tech Designers.
-During Fit sessions, we are looking for honest feedback on how the garments fit and feel on the body. We ask questions, but also expect you to tell us if something feels weird, so some garment knowledge is helpful.
-Occasional take-home wear testing may be involved.
-Fittings would happen a few times per year.
Sizes Needed:
FEMALES:
-Sizes XS, 1X, 3X
-Height between 5'6" and 5'10"
MALES:
-Sizes XS, S, M, XL, XXL
-Pant sizes 32 or 38
-Age 30-60
-Height between 5’8” and 6’4”
To Apply:
Please email wallis@woolandprince.com with the following information:
-Height
-Top/Pant/Dress size
-Chest / Waist / Hip Measurements if possible
-1 full body, clothed photo of yourself
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