Sample Coordinator Buying

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
London, Greater London
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Job Type: Full-time

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Sample Coordinator, £20,000 - £22,000, Wholesale Company, London and Hertfordshire Your new company This company is a global licensing specialist, partnering with recognised market leaders. They are a diverse and industry-leading portfolio of fashion brands across clothing and accessories, covering Childrenswear and Menswear. From original fashion icons to authentic heritage labels, this organisation is passionate about nurturing unique brand DNA from design to retail. They manage a seamless and collaborative process of designing, developing and delivering quality product, all whilst championing the unique strengths and DNA of their brands Your new role This role is key to the business - you will be ensuring you have all samples in for seasonal launch, as well as full control over the samples needed for continuous sales meetings, product reviews and brand presentations. You will be responsible for liaising with and chasing suppliers on shipment dates, coordinating all shipping documents and following through to delivery of samples to the correct locations. You will then need to ensure 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. The role will involve working in all three of their offices in Kings Cross and Hertfordshire, so adaptability is key. Your main duties will include: Liaising with Design at the start of the process to gain visibility of samples that have been ordered. Chasing and communicating with suppliers to have complete clarity of when samples will be ready, and regularly updating the business on the position. Arranging Shipping documents and approving samples to ship from factories. Tracking all samples to warehouse and ensuring all arrive on time and in correct location. Work to distribute samples to correct showrooms, agents and brand locations. Keeping a fully up to date log of all samples on a rolling basis. Regularly reviewing current stock positions and ensuring the correct samples are in the correct locations to be able to sell to customers. Take pride in the appearance of the showrooms, making sure they are presentable Build on a base process and use initiative to refine all processes needed to move the company forward. What you'll need to succeed This role is an excellent way to get into the fashion industry/ Buying and Merchandising. Experience in managing inventory via use of Excel programs and SAP system. Work experience/internships working with suppliers and product. Experience communicating in professional and courteous way across mail, phone and face to face. Preferably communicating with external suppliers. Accuracy Efficiency Organised- Able to prioritise and manage workload. Analytical - Understanding of what important part the role will play to support the company's growth. What you'll get in return This company is offering a competitive salary of £20,000 - £22,000, as well as a large number of benefits including: Holidays - 23 Days (plus 8 Bank Holidays) Free Parking Company Bonus - eligible after 1 year Loyalty Rewards Scheme e.g never working on your birthday, 7 days holiday in Europe, parties etc. Pizza Days Employee Discount - staff can purchase items at 35% discount off wholesale price Entertainment and Social Committee - Team of 6, headed up by Marketing Team, who will look to arrange events for the year. Aim is to have something every quarter Gym Membership Child Care Voucher Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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