Apparel Department Coordinator

About NHS, Inc. Based in Santa Cruz, California, NHS Inc. has been part of skateboarding for over 50 years. We’re behind legacy brands like Santa Cruz Skateboards, Independent Trucks, Creature, OJ, Slime Balls, MOB Grip, Bronson Speed Co., Bullet, and more. We’re on a mission to be the most innovative and sought-after skateboard company in the world. And while we’ve had our share of wins, that’s never kept us from staying connected to skateboarding and its culture. We’re fully immersed, shaped by the riders and people who push it forward. That energy fuels everything we do, from product to marketing to ideas that help skateboarding grow. That mindset applies to our team too. We’re all about progression—whether it’s growing in your role, in your career, or in life. If that sounds like your kind of energy, you’ll probably fit right in.

Please note this is a Full-Time, Hybrid position at our Santa Cruz, CA. headquarters.

Position Overview:

The Apparel Department Coordinator supports Development and Purchasing with data entry, SKU management, inventory control, and sample coordination. This role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The Coordinator must act quickly on urgent requests, deliver tasks on time or early, and proactively communicate with stakeholders to keep projects moving. This position plays a key role in bringing our apparel to market and requires strong multitasking and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter and maintain accurate product and SKU data across systems.
• Manage trims/packaging inventory and replenishment.
• Coordinate product samples: orders, tracking, organization, handoff to creative and shipping as needed.
• Place Purchase Orders for salesman samples, trims, blanks and other items as needed
• Prepare seasonal prebook summaries and communicate updates.
• Review invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Set up back-end data and details for catalog creation. Proof the catalog for accuracy.
• Support development with product information updates, documentation, and clerical tasks.
• Support purchasing team with order tracking, pricing updates, and miscellaneous tasks.
• Provide general department support, shipments, and vendor communication.
• Respond promptly to any ad-hoc requests and prioritize workload effectively.
• Send any department-related shipments.
• Communication and organization of documents with our vendors.
• Back fill certain tasks from other roles in the department during an absence if needed.

Qualifications:

• College degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Great with clerical, data-centric tasks
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally and with vendors
• Experience with inventory/order tracking, financial processes, or project tools (Teams, Google Docs, Asana) a plus

Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000