Sample Coordinator
About the role
Take the lead: Unpack all samples, organize photographs and distribute as needed. Ensure sample shipments are ready by daily deadlines for domestic and international pickups. Order samples for proto, line sample, material trials, AD samples, etc. Own seasonal sample clean out; arrange full pair samples for donation or discards half pair samples.
Maintain: Maintain the storage of samples in product closet and on sample racks; ensuring that they are well organized and can be easily retrieved. Manage: Preparation for shoe shows by tracking sample delivery; manage internal tracking log and communicates with internal and external partners.
Prepare: Prepare for confirmation sample review by pulling corresponding line samples and master swatches for review with the confirmation sample. Pull samples for seasonal milestone meetings, pre-market preparation and related activities. Assist: Assist with creating and maintaining the accuracy of line sheet. Support the design and product development teams as needed. Ensure internal standards library is organized and up to date. Assist in cross-functional sample needs.
Responsibilities
- Take the lead: Unpack all samples, organize photographs and distribute as needed.
- Ensure sample shipments are ready by daily deadlines for domestic and international pickups.
- Order samples for proto, line sample, material trials, AD samples, etc.
- Own seasonal sample clean out; arrange full pair samples for donation or discards half pair samples.
- Maintain: Maintain the storage of samples in product closet and on sample racks; ensuring that they are well organized and can be easily retrieved.
- Manage: Preparation for shoe shows by tracking sample delivery; manage internal tracking log and communicates with internal and external partners.
- Prepare: Prepare for confirmation sample review by pulling corresponding line samples and master swatches for review with the confirmation sample. Pull samples for seasonal milestone meetings, pre-market preparation and related activities.
- Aid: Assist with creating and maintaining the accuracy of line sheet. Support the design and product development teams as needed. Ensure internal standards library is organized and up to date. Assist in cross-functional sample needs.
Requirements
- College degree
- Minimum of 1 year sample management or related experience
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (must have excel basic know-how and document set up)
- Experience with a PLM system preferred
- Desire to work in footwear
Qualifications
- College degree
- Minimum of 1 year sample management or related experience
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (must have excel basic know-how and document set up)
- Experience with a PLM system preferred
- Desire to work in footwear
Skills
- Sample management
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PLM system
Benefits
- Mental Wellness: Free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
- Relaxed Dress Code: Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!
Pay
The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Schedule
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.