Sample Room Coordinator

VPI; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

VPI is seeking a reliability-focused Sample Room Shipping Clerk in Appleton, WI. You will pick, pack, and ship customer samples, review orders, maintain shipment records, and coordinate daily shipping activities with carriers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include inventory control, quality checks, and communicating status to customers and departments. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with ERP/order processing systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years shipping, inventory control, warehouse operations, customer service, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal/external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of shipping systems, inventory management, and ERP-based order processing systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and systems such as Business Central, BPCS/LX, ORD700, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer sample orders accurately and per specifications.
• Review orders and special instructions for correct fulfillment.

Skills

Shipping systems knowledge

Inventory management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Business Central

BPCS/LX

ORD700

Job description

Kensington
110 N Kensington Drive
Appleton, WI 54915, USA

Kensington
110 N Kensington Drive
Appleton, WI 54915, USA

• 1. Pick, pack, and ship customer sample orders accurately and in accordance with customer specifications and company standards.
• 2. Review orders and special instructions to ensure products, quantities, packaging requirements, and shipping methods are correctly fulfilled.
• 3. Coordinate daily shipping activities, including generating shipping documents, processing shipments through carrier systems, scheduling pickups, and resolving routine shipping issues.
• 4. Enter and maintain order, tracking, inventory, and shipment information within Business Central, BPCS/LX, ORD700, and other company systems as required.
• 5. Serve as the primary customer contact for Sample Room inquiries, shipment status, sample requests, and routine order-related communication.
• 6. Monitor Sample Room inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to the appropriate departments.
• 7. Receive incoming materials and maintain accurate inventory records.
• 8. Conduct quality checks to verify order accuracy, product condition, labeling, packaging, and customer requirements prior to shipment.
• 9. Maintain organized inventory locations, workstations, shipping materials, and storage areas.
• 10. Respond to phone calls, emails, and other communications in a professional and timely manner.
• 11. Generate, maintain, and file required departmental records, shipping documentation, and tracking information.
• 12. Coordinate with Customer Service, Sales, Production, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure timely fulfillment of customer sample requests.
• 13. Identify and communicate opportunities for improvements in quality, efficiency, inventory control, and customer service.
• 14. Escalate requests involving expedited shipping, overtime, or exceptions to standard procedures to the Production Supervisor for approval.
• 15. Maintain safe work practices and comply with company policies and procedures.
• 16. Serve as the primary resource for day-to-day Sample Room operations and ensure continuity of service to customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work performed is generally within the medium range as defined by the United States Department of Labor. Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and handling of products, packaging materials, and shipping supplies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 17. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 18. Minimum two (2) years of experience in shipping, inventory control, warehouse operations, customer service, manufacturing support, or a related field preferred.
• 19. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• 20. Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• 21. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and internal departments.
• 22. Working knowledge of shipping systems, inventory management practices, and ERP-based order processing systems preferred.
• 23. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business systems such as Business Central, BPCS/LX, ORD700, or similar systems preferred.
• 24. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and resolve routine operational issues with minimal supervision.
• 25. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a function with minimal supervision.
• 26. Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent the company professionally when interacting with customers.

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