Hybrid Sample Coordinator, Private Label Accessories bei Tuckernuck

Title:

Sample Coordinator, Private Label Accessories  

Location:
Washington, D.C. 

Salary:
Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications; classified as full-time salaried; exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Reports to:

Product Development Associate (and Director of Product Development/Production)

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required 

Position Overview

The Sample Coordinator, Private Label Accessories is responsible for obtaining, organizing, and maintaining all Tuckernuck Development and Production samples for the Accessories team. The Accessories team oversees six categories: Beach Shop (resort apparel), Footwear, Handbags, Home, Belts, Scarves.  They will own the logistics and tracking for each sample needed to support the Development/ Production and PR/ Photoshoot teams for all applicable categories. They will know where the sample inventory is at all times through consistent vendor communication and staying up to date on our in-office fulfillment. They have a pulse on the expected delivery of every sample and work as a liaison across cross-functional teams: Design, PD/ Production, Buying and Marketing, to ensure all teams have samples needed for development and product reviews. The Sample Coordinator also works directly with our NY Office Manager to create labels and coordinate sample shipments between offices. This position will report directly into the Product Development Associate (and Director of Product Development/ Production). 

Core Responsibilities  

• Manage and track all samples for all development and product reviews by coordinating with vendors, Design, Development and Production teams
• Request samples in accordance with development and production timelines and Update team Product Development Report and Merch Sample Powerpoints regularly with sample ETAs
• Will also communicate all sample ETAs to corresponding team members

• Place product orders from warehouse for office reviews and vendor references as needed 
• Request and receive samples for studio shoots and assist the Production Coordinator by dictating “Priority” samples
• Provide special photography callouts, and any changes the studio/buyers may not be aware of upon receipt of Shoot Recaps 
• Photograph incoming samples for all categories and call out any issues, flaws to PD/ Production team members
• Update shared photo albums and internal powerpoint presentations in a timely manner with sample photos ahead of key meetings
• Prep meeting rooms with all relevant samples ahead of key meetings 
• Manage internal sample inventory tracking, to ensure external teams return all borrowed samples
• Attend proto meetings, fittings and sample reviews with PD/ Production team members  
• Work directly with Development and Production team members to “retire” samples from previous seasons to ensure our sample library is kept up-to-date and duplicates are eliminated/ sent to sample sale 
• Track the product life cycle from start to finish beginning with initial sample development to pre-production stage in ERP system 

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Passion for the Tuckernuck brand and interested in retail/ fashion
• Obsessed with details and constantly double checking
• Problem-solver with a proactive nature
• Flexible and adaptable with willingness to support other departments
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to learn every single day
• Energetic, kind, sincere, positive, and generally awesome
• Ability to build solid relationships with teammates and vendor partners
• Proficient in Excel and ability to learn new software platforms quickly
• Interest in data analytics to drive decisions

Tuckernuck Core Values
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.

• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
• Find the Fun
• Stay Authentic
• Respect
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Start Strong & Finish Strong
• Have Courage

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Tuckernuck offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.