Coordinator, Sample Library - A&F Co.

The main focus of this team is to receive & distribute all samples quickly & efficiently to all internal cross functional teams, directly supporting the essential work before the items go-live on site or in stores. Samples are shipped directly to our Global Home Office, where the Sample Library Team receives, records, & assigns each item appropriately with speed and efficiency providing traceability to all cross functional partners. The Sample Library team demands a physical work component, along with technical skills to operate our technology platform and Analytical skills to evolve current processes. Responsibilities include managing the Sample Inventory Technology Platform, pulling reports, forecasting, anticipating obstacles, assisting cross functional partners, lifting boxes, sorting, auditing, storing, & completing requests. This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities

Receive and distribute all samples quickly and efficiently to internal cross functional teams; Manage the Sample Inventory Technology Platform; Pull reports, forecast, and anticipate obstacles; Assist cross functional partners; Lift boxes, sort, audit, store, and complete requests; Sort, store, process, and distribute samples in a timely and accurate manner as assigned by leadership; Work with Cross Functional Departments: E-commerce, Merchant/Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Product Channel Merchandising, and Corporate Development; Meet departmental productivity and accuracy standards; Keep work area clean and always organized; Utilize computers and scanners; Utilize Sample Library Technology Platform, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word; Engage in training, team building, meetings, and personal development; Perform job duties in accordance with company policies

Requirements

Physical work component; Technical skills to operate the technology platform; Analytical skills to evolve current processes; Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Passion for the A&F Brands; Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail and accuracy; Willingness to be flexible to changing demands and respond to feedback; A strong desire for adventure & curiosity; Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment; A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brands; Desire to learn & hunger for more; Ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day; Lifting a minimum of 30 lbs; Ability to utilize computers and scanners

Benefits

Incentive bonus program; 401(K) savings plan with company match; Annual companywide review process; Flexible spending accounts; Medical, dental and vision insurance; Life and disability insurance; Associate assistance program; Paid parental and adoption leave; Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot; Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace; Paid Caregiver Leave; Mobile Stipend; Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community; Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year); Seven associate wellness half days per year; Merchandise discount on all of our brands; Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within; Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups; Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!