Donut Media is looking for a Merch Operations Coordinator. This is the backbone of Donut Media’s merchandising machine. This person ensures that once a product is created, everything else runs seamlessly—from inventory management to shipping, e-commerce, and customer experience. They partner with creative, production, and community teams to keep Donut merch moving efficiently and delighting fans.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Inventory Management
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Own all shipping, receiving, and relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
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Maintain accurate inventory tracking to prevent stockouts and overstock.
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Manage restock cycles, end-of-life product decisions, and surplus management.
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Oversee storage, freight, customs, and delivery timelines to ensure smooth operations.
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Proactively identify bottlenecks or delays and implement solutions to maintain on-time fulfillment.
E-Commerce Operations
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Maintain and update Shopify product pages, including photos, descriptions, and copy.
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Schedule product launches in coordination with Merch Producer and Social Team.
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Track and analyze e-commerce metrics, including conversion rates, cart abandonment, and on-site errors.
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Partner with Social and Creative teams to ensure assets are ready and aligned with campaigns.
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Continuously improve site usability and customer experience for all online drops.
Customer Experience & Quality
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Serve as first line for customer inquiries and support via email or platform messaging.
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Identify product or fulfillment issues and report back to Merch Producer for resolution.
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Ensure smooth and timely order fulfillment, minimizing delays or errors.
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Track recurring issues and implement preventative measures to maintain fan satisfaction.
Cross-Team Collaboration
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Work closely with the Community Manager to incorporate fan feedback into inventory and product decisions.
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Align with the Merch Producer on production schedules, inventory allocation, and delivery planning.
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Communicate updates, issues, and insights across teams to keep operations predictable and efficient.
What Success Looks Like
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Consistently on-time merch drops with accurate inventory levels.
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Minimal customer complaints and rapid resolution of issues.
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Fast, reliable fulfillment and a smooth, frictionless online shopping experience.
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Strong cross-team alignment that keeps merchandising operations running like a well-oiled machine.