Product Development Sample Support Coordinator

Position Overview The primary purpose 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 will streamline communication between merchants, vendors and internal teams while enabling merchants to focus on driving business needs.

A Day in the Life

Duties & Responsibilities 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 the 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Run and review sample inventory reports to support consistent purging of outdated and excess samples

Support 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

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

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

Creative problem-solving skills, with ability to find solutions to challenges that arise in product development.

Strong analytical skills and comfort analyzing product data, samples, and technical information.

Experience:

1+ years of product development experience

Proficiency in Microsoft OfficePLM/ Sample tracking tool experience preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a Fashion related field

You'll Come With

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. Capacity for working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

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.

Compensation Range: $20.50 - $27.00
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