Administrative Sample Coordinator

Beverly Knits in; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Knits is seeking an Administrative Coordinator at our Plant 5 in Gastonia, NC. The role focuses on preparing fabrics for customer presentations, tracking samples, and supporting Sales and Design with on-time requests.

Responsibilities include maintaining sample inventories, updating spreadsheets, and ensuring quality labeling and organization for trade shows and shipments. This position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge and skills on Computer programs (Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher) and other systems as required.
• Physical ability to move 30 lbs. (approx.) rolls of fabric.
• Ability to learn fabric identification, defect recognition, and label-printing systems.
• Learn program to print labels.
• Ability to create and maintain Excel and Word files.
• Ability to read and write English fluently (Spanish bilingual is a plus).
• Reliable transportation (limited driving between company locations is required).

Responsibilities

• Work with Sales and Design on Customer requests.
• Prepare fabrics for presentations, trade shows and shipment to customers
• Maintain spread sheets and update documents concerning the sample process.
• Track samples through knitting and finishing process and follow up on any delays with Design and Sales.
• Seek continuous improvements allowing Beverly Knits to continue to be a market leader so that future jobs are secure.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping, which is essential to professional presentation of our fabrics and efficiency in the process.
• Maintain production inspection headers/archives.
• Maintain sample inventory
• Track samples through knitting and finishing process and follow up on any delays with Design and Sales.
• Seek continuous improvements allowing Beverly Knits to continue to be a market leader so that future jobs are secure.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

English fluency

Tools

Microsoft 365 / Office Suite

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: PLANT 5 - Gastonia, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Admin - Clerical, Who are we? Beverly Knits designs and develops fabric for all markets, including intimate apparel, active wear, outdoor products, mattress, and bedding, automotive, industrial, and medical. We also produce fire-retardant products for apparel, bedding and industrial end uses. Beverly Knits is one of the largest circular knitters in the U.S and has created industry-leading solutions for some of the world's greatest brands of performance wear, athletic footwear, and intimate apparel. The ability to innovate and respond quickly to changing demands has been a hallmark of Beverly Knits since its founding.

The Administrative Coordinator helps to ensure that customer fabric presentations are accurate and professions. They track samples though the system. Cut, surge and label samples. They respond to Sales and Design customer sample requests, ensuring that samples are sent out on time, checking that all samples are first quality and are labeled correctly. Continuous updating of sample roll and swatch inventory, as well as organization of the showroom samples and working with the team on trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sales and Design on Customer requests.
• Prepare fabrics for presentations, trade shows and shipment to customers
• Maintain spread sheets and update documents concerning the sample process.
• Track samples through knitting and finishing process and follow up on any delays with Design and Sales.
• Seek continuous improvements allowing Beverly Knits to continue to be a market leader so that future jobs are secure.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping, which is essential to professional presentation of our fabrics and efficiency in the process.
• Maintain production inspection headers/archives.
• Maintain sample inventory
• Track samples through knitting and finishing process and follow up on any delays with Design and Sales.
• Seek continuous improvements allowing Beverly Knits to continue to be a market leader so that future jobs are secure.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge and skills on Computer programs (Microsoft 365 - Excel, word, etc. PowerPoint, Publisher and other systems as required
• Physical ability to move 30 lbs. (approx..) rolls of fabric
• Ability to learn fabric identification, defect recognition, and label-printing systems
• Learn program to print labels
• Ability to create and maintain Excel and Word Files
• Ability to read and write English fluently (Spanish bilingual is a plus)
• Reliable transportation (limited driving between company locations is required)