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About the Role

SJC Content is seeking a Production & Merchandise Coordinator for a three-month contract to ensure merchandise samples are available, organized, and production-ready for Walmart photography shoots. This role acts as the main point of contact between Walmart, Shipping, Photography, Creative, and Project Management teams to coordinate sample availability and maintain efficient photo shoot scheduling, playing a critical role in preventing production delays.

Responsibilities

Liaise between Shipping, Creative, Photography, Walmart partners, and Project Management teams regarding merchandise sample readiness.
Review and reconcile photography shoot lists against merchandise sample reports to verify sample arrival.
Monitor sample inventory and track the status of all products for upcoming photography sessions.
Coordinate with Walmart contacts and Project Managers to obtain updated status reports for delayed or missing samples.
Communicate sample availability issues to Photography and Production teams to minimize disruptions and adjust schedules.
Advise on product sample delays, informing stakeholders of revised timelines.
Partner with Shipping and Logistics teams to expedite merchandise sample movement.
Support Creative and Photography teams by ensuring products are properly received, accounted for, and prepared before scheduled shoots.
Identify potential scheduling risks and proactively recommend solutions to maintain production timelines.

Requirements

Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
Experience working with cross-functional teams including Creative, Photography, Shipping, and Merchandising.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets, and inventory tracking systems.
Previous experience in merchandising, production coordination, retail operations, or photography production is preferred.

Skills

Project coordination
Communication
Relationship management
Cross-functional team collaboration
Priority management
Problem-solving
Microsoft Office Suite
Spreadsheets
Inventory tracking systems

Location

Canada

Work Type

Contract
Full-time

Experience Level

Preferred experience in merchandising, production coordination, retail operations, or photography production

Benefits

Exclusive employee subscription rates for SJC publications.
Complimentary 1-year Toronto Life Insider membership.
Discounted annual GoodLife membership.
Participation in the Perkopolis Perk Program.

About the Company

SJC is Canada’s largest privately owned communications company with leading media brands.
The company excels in content creation, publication, and production through its studios, advertising technology, and print facilities.
SJC collaborates with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 22 consecutive years.

Equal Opportunity

SJC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive.
We're committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments.
Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs.
We celebrate diversity and draw strength from it.
Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal.