Sample Coordinator

Sample Coordinator Position Type: Full-Time / OnsitePay Range: 50-65KESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn this role, you will be joining a team of Sample Assistants, Designers, Production Coordinators, and Managers. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary. Our Ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, will be an excellent multitasker, comfortable working with different teams and will have strong communication skills.Communicating with Project Managers on all samples' status’Coordinating sample approvals from BuyersResponsible for reporting missing samples and any sample/art changesResponsible for requesting and following up with sample approvals and changesCommunicating with Factories with relation to quality and art-related discrepanciesResponsible for sourcing on new projects (price, MOQ, ETD)Communicating details including dimensions, materials, and colors to overseas vendorsWork with designers to determine size or application errors from artwork to sampleConstant follow-up on art changes from the buyer’s or factory’s requestGet all samples photographed (with photographer), each marked with style number, customer, and factory.Review samples, make comments depending on quality or art discrepanciesUnderstand changes and which samples need to be saved or discarded periodicallyMonitor samples on hand and replenish as neededAbility to follow the project over months to completionSetting up/ visual merchandise the showroom with current productsPull & Return samples for meetingsPerform related duties as assigned.COMPETENCIESProficient in Microsoft SuiteStrong written and oral communication – correspondence with overseas factories and office communicationFlexibility and ability to prioritize rapidly changing projectsexcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staffProject coordination experience, working with multiple levels of input from clients and suppliersAbility to follow up over extended periods, including international time zone delaysExcellent attention to detail including pictures, CADS, samples, and style numbersStrong computer and Internet research skills, including use of ExcelStrong attention to detailStrong organizational skills as you will have an abundance of samples at all times.Ability to track projects and keep detailed notes on all data.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE2-4 years of production experience or industry- related experience