KEEN Footwear
Footwear
AssociateSampleCoordinator
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“Associate Sample Coordinator at KEEN Footwear. Skills: sample operations, logistics, coordination, inventory management. Supports sample operations to ensure products are available for development and go-to-market timelines. Works with internal teams and external partners to coordinate activities and keep processes running smoothly”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure products are available for development and go-to-market timelines; keep processes running smoothly; maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines; efficient tracking and retrieval of samples; timely communication and delivery; prompt asset creation to support sales tools and digital initiatives; ensures all seasonal samples are captured
Industry & Context.
apply sound judgment; make recommendations
Reliable transportation to travel within the Portland Metro area as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED required, Minimum one (1) or more years of relevant experience in operations, product support, supply chain, or a related field preferably within the retail industry, Reliable transportation to travel within the Portland Metro area as needed, Ability to gather and analyze data, apply sound judgment, and make recommendations within established guidelines, Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment, Ability to adapt to changing demands and reprioritize work with minimal guidance, Clear and effective communication skills across teams, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including working knowledge of Excel
Nice to Have
Basic understanding of footwear development and sample processes, preferred, Familiarity with sample room operations and capacity planning concepts, preferred, organizational skills and attention to detail, including handling confidential information appropriately, Self-motivated with a customer-focused mindset and ability to work independently within a team environment
What You'll Do.
Supports sample operations to ensure products are available for development and go-to-market timelines
Works with internal teams and external partners to coordinate activities and keep processes running smoothly
Completes day-to-day tasks independently using established procedures
while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
Organizes and maintains the physical sample room
ensuring materials are properly labeled
and easily accessible
Monitors inventory levels
keeps the space clean and orderly
and supports efficient tracking and retrieval of samples
Handles sample logistics
and inventory management
Supports sample lifecycle activities
including end-of-life management and sample sales
Assists with sample orders in line with product calendars
including documentation
and coordination with sourcing partners
Coordinates sample requests across internal teams and global partners to ensure timely communication and delivery
Maintains sample tracking tools and support consistent communication aligned with seasonal timelines
Partners with the photo studio to ensure samples are available and tracked for asset creation
Serves as main point of contact for photo studio ensuring it's equipped with all samples for prompt asset creation to support sales tools and digital initiatives
Tracks progress with photo studio and ensures all seasonal samples are captured
Serves as a secondary point of contact for sample-related inquiries
providing guidance based on established processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works with internal teams and external partners to coordinate activities; Coordinates sample requests across internal teams and global partners; Partners with the photo studio; Serves as main point of contact for photo studio; Serves as a secondary point of contact for sample-related inquiries; work independently within a team environment
Communication Scope
Clear and effective communication skills across teams; consistent communication aligned with seasonal timelines
Full Job Description
Job Summary The Associate Sample Coordinator supports sample operations to ensure products are available for development and go-to-market timelines. This role works with internal teams and external partners to coordinate activities and keep processes running smoothly. Completes day-to-day tasks independently using established procedures, while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Essential Functions Description Organizes and maintains the physical sample room, ensuring materials are properly labeled, stored, and easily accessible. Monitors inventory levels, keeps the space clean and orderly, and supports efficient tracking and retrieval of samples. Handles sample logistics, including receiving, organizing, shipping, and inventory management. Supports sample lifecycle activities, including end-of-life management and sample sales. Assists with sample orders in line with product calendars, including documentation, PO creation in SAP, and coordination with sourcing partners. Coordinates sample requests across internal teams and global partners to ensure timely communication and delivery. Maintains sample tracking tools and support consistent communication aligned with seasonal timelines. Partners with the photo studio to ensure samples are available and tracked for asset creation. Serves as main point of contact for photo studio ensuring it's equipped with all samples for prompt asset creation to support sales tools and digital initiatives. Tracks progress with photo studio and ensures all seasonal samples are captured. Serves as a secondary point of contact for sample-related inquiries, providing guidance based on established processes. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without cause. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum one (1) or
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