SAMPLE ASSISTANT

Following the lead of and partnering closely with the Product Supervisor, the Sample Assistant is responsible for the organization and inspection of product samples and tracking the shoot lifecycle of the product for an assigned area of business. The Sample Assistant is also responsible for communicating with vendors and buyers, requesting and validating copy attributes, ultimately pushing all items through the digital item lifecycle. Who Are You: Team player with self-confidence, assertiveness and personal motivation Ability to multi-task / manage multiple projects with concurrent deadlines Ability to respond positively and act with a sense of urgency to challenging work and deadlines Positive attitude can manage the repetitive nature of the role Work as an integral part of a talented team in a fast-paced, proactive environment with collegial / partnership approach A passion for product, and crucially for always exceeding internal and external customer expectations Passionate about making Saks.com the premier luxury fashion destination Entry-level position but must demonstrate a strong passion for retail operations As The Sample Assistant, you will: Responsible for the physical organization of the sample closet including organizing samples by category, turn-in schedule, and priority Manage sample logistics (pack, unpack, send back to vendor, distribution center, track) Complete copy sheets with information from the vendor or directly from the garment, inputting information directly in product management system Check the accuracy and quality of samples from vendors; track and report issues to Product Supervisors / Manager Float between all categories – focus on resolving issues related to the weekly Not On Site report (missing copy, etc.) Prep samples for turn-in meeting (e.g. organize, tag) and complete picture packet for Studio team use Responsible for the physical organization of the sample closet including organizing samples by turn-in schedule or any other configuration as directed by the Product Supervisor Track the whereabouts of samples – check items in when arriving at studio, check products out for photo shoots, check back in after shoot Fill in incomplete areas in the product copy sheet by getting information off the physical sample; check copy sheets into the tracking system Check sample against ordered item to make sure it is the same and free of defects; report any item issues to the Product Supervisors and Merchandising Assistants; track item issues by vendor and provide report to Manager on a quarterly basis Pack / unpack samples Timely return samples back to vendors and DC and provide tracking information as needed Keep samples clean / tagged Prep samples for turn-in meetings Assist in the transport of samples to the corporate office when needed Support the Product Supervisor/Manager as needed on ad hoc projects How Often You May Travel: 10% travel within North America