What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Sample Expediter position at FAF Inc?
Job Overview
FAF is a leader in fashion jewelry and hair accessory distribution to retailers across the United States.
Our team is passionate about creating innovative solutions to transform the way you do business. We combine innovative design and merchandising expertise, unsurpassed customer service with decades of execution experience. Our reputation for collaboration, transparency and ethical conduct makes us an industry leader.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sample Expediter to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our vendor samples arrive and are received, inspected, inventoried and distributed in a timely and accurate manner. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward improving the sourcing processes.
Primary Responsibilities
Track all requested product samples from overseas vendors
Check in all overseas deliveries and enter into inhouse inventory system
Inspect all samples for high level quality issues-such as plating, surface quality, functionality
Lay out samples by account, group or program for cross functional team review
Archive outdated, discontinued and irrelevant materials as necessary
Manage and organize the sourced product library to ensure it is accessible and easy to navigate
Work closely with internal teams, including product development, sourcing and design
Assist product development managers with day to day tasks
Occasional filing and additional duties as needed
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
Knowledge of Jewelry Manufacturing processes, materials, and terminology preferred
Ability to take initiative, use solid judgment and seek support when needed
Ability to follow processes in place to keep workflow and department needs organized
Ability to multitask, and perform variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative inter-department working relationships
If you possess the skills we seek and a passion for all things fashion jewelry, then you need to apply in confidence! This position is an in-office role. Located in Smithfield, RI
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000