Product Sample Coordinator

HipDot; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Funko seeks a Product Sample Coordinator to support the Product Development team in Everett, WA. You will handle sample shipping, receiving, and tracking, ensuring accurate status and paperwork for domestic and international shipments, while collaborating with factories and internal partners.

The role requires 1 year in inventory or warehouse roles, strong Excel/Outlook/Word skills, and keen organizational and communication abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related work experience in inventory, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or sample room position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong and clear communication, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple small tasks.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Must maintain security and embargo regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Sample team with shipping, receiving, and distribution of all sample stages.
• Log and organize all incoming samples for storage in the sample room.
• Maintain accurate sample status in tracking system for incoming/outgoing samples.
• Coordinate with factories and internal teams for in-house product and dispatch.
• Create and maintain sales orders for required product.
• Prepare and ship samples with proper paperwork domestically and internationally.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff and flagship store for additional samples.
• Keep workspace and storage areas organized and clean.
• Assist in preparing sales samples and marketing materials for trade shows and events.
• Enforce brand and embargo security regulations.

Skills

Experience in inventory/warehouse

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Highly organized

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Independent and team player

Security and embargo compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Funko Overview

Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do?

Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of licenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters - one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko's Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.

The Product Sample Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Product Development team. This position will assist in the fulfillment of sample order requests, ensure the sample room is adequately stocked and manage discounted sales of product to employees.

Your Superpowers in Action

• Support Sample team with shipping, receiving, and distribution of all sample stages.
• Log, organize and maintain all incoming samples for storage in the sample room.
• Maintain accurate sample status within sample tracking system for incoming and outgoing samples.
• Facilitate communication to factories as well as internal teams for in house product and dispatch.
• Create and maintain sales orders for contractually required product.
• Prepare and ship contractually required samples with all accurate paperwork domestically and internationally.
• Work with warehouse staff and flagship store to acquire additional samples as needed for special events or requests.
• Maintains organized and clean workspace and storage areas.
• Assists in the preparation of sales samples and marketing materials for key trade shows and activations.
• Assist Sample team with fulfillment of sample requests for internal and external business partners.
• Follows and enforces strict brand and embargo security regulations for all samples.
• This position reports to Product Development and collaborates with Marketing, Merchandising, Sales and Licensing teams.

Must-Have Superhero Gadgetry

• 1 year of related work experience within an inventory, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or sample room position.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Must be highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong and confident communication skills both verbally and written.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems as they arise.
• Detail oriented - able to understand and look for small and interrelating tasks.
• Should be comfortable working independently as well as with a team.
• Must maintain and uphold all security and embargo regulations.

Salary Information
The base hourly range for this position in the selected city is $20.77 - $24.52 hourly. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

What Funko Offers

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can't wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move within and between multiple buildings; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Carts and other assistive devices will be available as needed.

This on-site position is based in Everett, WA.

WHAT FUNKO OFFERS

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with benefits, but most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can't wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed