Product Development Sample Support Coordinator

Burlington Stores, Inc.

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 28,929 - 37,195

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a PD Sample Coordinator to manage the end-to-end product development sample process. You will work with merchants and vendors to ensure timely samples and maintain accurate tracking for reference.

In this role you will coordinate with internal teams, share feedback, and streamline workflows while maintaining organized sample spaces and documentation. This in-person role operates in a fast-paced office environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

3+ years of product development, sample management, or related experience.
Prior experience leading a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with PLM or sample tracking systems preferred.
BA degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Pre-Production and Top of Production samples with vendors and internal teams.
Tag samples and enter product descriptions into the system.
Share sample status and feedback with vendors for clear communication.
Run and review sample inventory reports to purge outdated samples.
Maintain accurate records of sample status, delivery dates, and approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Detail oriented

Organization

Communication

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

PLM or sample tracking systems

Job description

Position Overview

The primary purpose the PD Sample Coordinator is to work directly with merchants to organize the end-to-end product development sample process. This role ensures samples are delivered on time, accurately tracked, and properly reviewed. The position will streamline communication between merchants, vendors and internal teams while enabling merchants to focus on driving business needs.

A Day In The Life

Coordinate Sample Flow & Communication

Track Pre-Production (PP) and Top of Production (TOP) samples by following up with vendors to ensure samples are delivered to the office in a timely manner
Tag samples and enter product descriptions into the system to maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory
Partner with internal teams to ensure samples are organized and accessible for reference
Share sample approval status and feedback with vendors to ensure clear and timely communication
Run and review sample inventory reports to support consistent purging of outdated and excess samples

Support Quality Process Review

Review samples to ensure they meet quality standards on required incoming samples, ranging from but not limited to:
Color consistency with buyer expectations
Weight and construction feel, compared to prior sample or other benchmarks
Finishing and craftmanship
Has product knowledge / ability to understand and assess product from a construction perspective
Maintain accurate records of sample status, delivery dates, and approvals to support analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Develop and maintain working relationships with cross-functional departments and vendors with a full understanding of the product development sample process
Schedule and conduct weekly meetings with merchants to review samples and communicate any quality callouts, flagging any quality issues for review
Collaborate with PD Sample Manager on streamlining workflows
Maintain organization of physical sample space in accordance with sample lifecycle standards, in partnership with Facilities & other cross functional teams

System & Data Maintenance:

Enter and update sample information in internal tracker / support in tool development to build out database
Lead effort to upload images and documentation into tracking system
Support in testing and provide feedback on tools under development with IT with Sample Manager

You'll Come With

Skills & Abilities

Strong leadership and coaching skills
Exceptional attention to detail and quality control
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Analytical mindset with comfort reviewing reports and sample data
Creative problem-solving skills, with ability to find solutions to challenges that arise in product development.
Ability to work cross-functionally and build alignment across teams

Experience & Education

3+ years of product development, sample management, or related experience
Prior experience leading a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with PLM or sample tracking systems preferred
BA degree preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced office and occasional fieldwork to visit stores and vendor showrooms
Lifting of samples up to 25 pounds
Work is in person, in office up to 5 days a week

Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid

$20.50 - $27.00

Posting Number

R103977

Location

California-Los Angeles

Address

700 South Flower Street

Shopping Center

Suite 3100

Zip Code

90017