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Burlington Stores, Inc. · 7 hours ago

Merchandise Sample Coordinator

Burlington Stores, Inc. is a rapidly growing brand seeking a Merchandise Sample Coordinator to implement an efficient sample management process. The role involves coordinating the receipt and delivery of merchandise samples, maintaining storage areas, and providing support to various teams to help reduce workloads and enhance operational efficiency.

ApparelE-CommerceRetail

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain working relationships with cross-functional departments with a full understanding of the sample management process
Manage and maintain assigned merchandising departments’ samples and storage areas by:
Coordinating the receipt of merchandise samples from vendors/associates and the retrieval of samples from buyers’ storage areas
Collecting, organizing, storing, mailing or donating samples according to business needs
Managing weekly and monthly purge schedules and ensure compliance
Provide support to buyers with special equipment requests (i.e., sample equipment- sample/rolling racks and/or grids) when setting up for strategy and product review meetings
Assist Human Resources and buying teams with sample events (i.e. collect relevant samples to feature, set up and stage the spaces for items to be photographed and/or associates to purchase goods, breakdown displays and collect remaining samples to be donated to charity

Qualification

Sample managementBuying practicesMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelSense of urgencyInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsDecision-making skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma required
Minimum of 2 years of merchandising experience
Possess knowledge of buying practices and management of samples
Ability to balance and prioritize competing demands, lead a team of peers
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to interact with and influence individuals at multiple levels of the organization
Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization and follow-up skills
Possess a strong sense of urgency
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to stand in/walk through large buildings and sit in a cubicle environment
Ability to lift 20 lbs
Ability to communicate via phone
Must be capable of sending/receiving/reading/responding to emails

Preferred

Facilities software (Service Channel) knowledge a plus
College degree a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Associate discount

Company

Burlington Stores, Inc.

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Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2013-10-07IPO
2006-01-18Acquired

Leadership Team

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Travis Marquette
President, Chief Operating Officer
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Durand Guion
Senior Vice President, Fashion
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