Sample Coordinator
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Providing key support for the business you will be responsible for all samples. You will be liaising with and chasing suppliers on shipment dates, coordinating all shipping documents and following though to delivery of samples to the correct locations.
You will then need to ensure as a major part of the role that all samples are logged and coordinated in the clearest way so the whereabouts of samples is known at any time.
Working alongside other key company members you will also assist in making sure samples can be moved with speed accuracy and efficiency.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Liaising with Design at the start of the process to gain visibility of samples that have been ordered.
2. Chasing and communicating with suppliers to have complete clarity of when samples will be ready and regularly updating the business on the position.
3. Arranging Shipping documents and approving samples to ship from factories.
4. Tracking all samples to warehouse and ensuring all arrive on time and in correct location.
5. Work to distribute samples to correct showrooms, agents and brand locations.
6. Support other teams to arrange sample movement when required.
7. Keeping a fully up to date log of all samples on a rolling basis.
8. Regularly reviewing current stock positions and ensuring the correct samples are in the correct locations to be able to sell to customers.
9. Build on a base process and use initiative to refine all processes needed to move the company forward.
10. Speed, accuracy, process and communication are all key to this role.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential requirements
• Experience in managing inventory via use of Excel programs and SAP system.
• Experience working within teams in various locations
• Experience communicating in professional and courteous way across mail, phone and face to face. Preferably communicating with external suppliers.
YOUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES
• Accuracy
• Dynamic
• Energetic
• Analytical
• Team player