Samples Coordinator

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Disguise, a division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc., is seeking a Samples Coordinator in Poway, CA. This full-time role supports the samples manager, handles sample preparation, and ensures timely delivery to sales and account services.

The position requires attention to QC details and the ability to manage inventory and packing tasks. The candidate should have strong communication skills, be able to work in a fast-paced setting, and be comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and apply QC requirements for each retailer as listed in sample requests.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure smooth information transfer between departments and sales.
• Willingness to adapt to multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and handle physical inventory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the samples manager in transferring goods for sample fulfillment to sales reps and account services.
• Prepare samples according to requester instructions, including QC, ironing/steaming, hanging, bagging, and packing for shipment.
• Maintain and organize inventory of work order supplies, boxes, tape, bags, and hangers.
• Monitor sample requests and ensure timely delivery to internal teams and retailers.
• Keep warehouse organized by updating and rotating samples regularly.

Skills

Communication skills

Written English

Spanish/English bilingual

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

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Samples Coordinator

Full Time Regular Full-Time Poway, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1327

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Annually

Join the world’s leading fashion-driven Halloween company at Disguise, a division of JAKKS Pacific! Nestled in the stunning city of Poway, we bring fun and creativity to life every day by designing costumes that thrill, enchant, and transform people of all ages. Collaborate with top-tier entertainment giants like Disney and Nintendo, and see your creations on shelves around the globe. Disguise is on the lookout for an experienced, energetic, and self-motivatedSamples Coordinatorto join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for supporting the samples manager, in the transfer of goods to be used in the fulfillment of sample requests, for our sales reps and account services.
• Preparing samples according to requesters instructions which may include quality control, ironing/steaming, hanging, bagging, and packing the samples for shipment, in a fashion which represents the best quality of the Disguise products.
• Maintaining & organizing inventory of work order supplies, boxes, tape, bags, and hangers.
• Monitoring and following up with each sample request and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain organization of the warehouse by continuously updating/rotating with the latest samples.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and distinguish and implement all the different QC requirements for each retailer as noted in the sample request.
• Must show strong communication skills whether verbal or written, formal or informal to maintain a smooth transfer of information between departments & sales.
• Flexibility with regards to workload and tasks.
• Ability to shift gears through a variety of job demands and sometimes urgent requests.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast pace, and multiple deadline environment, which may change without prior notice.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs.
• Candidate must show excellent sense of memory and note taking.
• The ideal candidate would have experience in retail store merchandising, re-stocking, fulfillment warehouse, the garment industry, or related fields.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• Written English language is a must.
• Computer –Basics in Microsoft Office, email, Inventory software knowledge is a plus.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance program
• Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
• Compensation: JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $20.00 to $24.00/hr.

Company Overview

A leading designer and marketer of children’s toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific® is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team.

Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls, to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let’s not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make play more fun, and we believe it has paid off.

Included in Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes’ 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business.

Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed!

Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.