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Product Development Sample Coordinator

Burlington Stores

Burlington, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20.50–$27 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Document Imaging, Inventory Reports, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Production Control, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, SampleManager, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Time Tracking, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Burlington, NJ
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Overview

The primary purpose of the PD Sample Coordinator is to work directly with merchants to organize the end-to-end product development sample process. This role ensures samples are delivered on time, accurately tracked, and properly reviewed. The position willstreamline communication between merchants, vendors and internal teams while enabling merchants to focus on driving business needs.

A Day In The Life

Drive Quality Process Review
  • Review samples to ensure they meet quality standards on required incoming samples, ranging from but not limited to:
  • Color consistency with buyer expectations
  • Weight and construction feel, compared to prior sample or other benchmarks
  • Finishing and craftmanship
  • Has product knowledge / ability to understand and assess product from a construction perspective
  • Maintain accurate records of sample status, delivery dates, and approvals to support analysis
Coordinate Sample Flow & Communication
  • Track Pre-Production (PP) and Top of Production (TOP) samples by following up with vendors to ensure samples are delivered to the office in a timely manner
  • Tag samples and enter product descriptions into data entry system to maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure samples are organized and accessible for reference
  • Share sample approval status and feedback with vendors to ensure clear and timely communication
  • Run and review sample inventory reports to support consistent purging of outdated and excess samples
Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with cross-functional departments and vendors with a full understanding of the product development sample process
  • Schedule and conduct weekly meetings with merchants to review samples and communicate any quality callouts, flagging any quality issues for review
  • Collaborate with PD Sample Manager on streamlining workflows
  • Maintain organization of physical sample space in accordance with sample lifecycle standards, in partnership with Facilities & other cross functional teams
System & Data Maintenance:
  • Enter and update sample information in internal tracker / support in tool development to build out database
  • Lead effort to upload images and documentation into tracking system
  • Support in testing and provide feedback on tools under development with IT with Sample Manager
You'll Come With

Skills and Abilities:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and quality control
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Adaptable and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Excellent time-management and organization skills to consistently meet deadlines
  • Capacity for working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Creative problem-solving skills, with ability to find solutions to challenges that arise in product development.
  • Strong analytical skills and a comfort analyzing product data, samples, and technical
  • information.
Experience:
  • 1+ years of product development experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • PLM/ Sample tracking tool experience preferred.
Education :
  • Bachelors Degree, Fashion related preferred
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced office and occasional fieldwork to visit stores and vendor showrooms.
  • Lifting samples up to 25 pounds.
  • Work is in person, in office up to 5 days a week.

Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $20.50 - $27.00

Posting Number R102669

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 2006 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Hourly

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Planning and Allocation

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type In Office/On-site

Evergreen No

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