Merchandising Sample Coordinator

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OVERVIEW

The Sample Coordinator role is at the heart center, ensuring all meetings, photoshoots and assets best represent ALO’s excellence. In this role you will be the Sample Style Expert. Your keen attention to detail will allow you to guide others when samples are being used cross-functionally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SAMPLES

Organize and manage all samples across multiple seasons, up to 8 seasons at one time (men’s, women’s, accessories)

Maintain samples in merchandise room

Facilitate samples being borrowed between departments and outside sales representatives/ check- out, check-in system.

Coordinate dates to ensure samples are available for key meetings and shoots in advance of meeting date

Communicate to cross-functional teams the differences between SMS and production via change log

Coordinate with technical design team to borrow proto or fit samples accordingly.

STYLE OUT – IN-LINE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

Provide samples in delivery order for styleout

Provide ETA and status of late SMS

Make callouts of spec / color updates from SMS to production.

Prevent using styles that photo team will not be able to retouch

Assist in creating outfits for lookbook – men’s, women’s and accessories

Take notes as necessary and issue recaps

Organize samples daily

Ensure style number, descriptions, color, and fit are accurate in the book

LOOK BOOK SHOOT

Assist in organizing/packing samples in shot list order for photoshoot as necessary

Assist on site at photoshoot/Travel Required to make callouts on outfits and SMS

Reorganize samples daily depending on shotlist for the day

Ensure models are dressed properly in a timely manner and are ready for shot

Create shotlist book (CAD work required)

Study the shot list and compare it to the book to ensure everything lines up

BUSINESS ALIGNMENT/ MERCH/BUY AND SALES MEETINGS

Manage Sample handover from Product development to Merchandising

Order additional samples needed for efficient meetings and if/when logos change location

Create large CADS of missing samples

Assist during presentation by hanging, disassembling samples and note taking

CAD work Responsibilities:

Create CAD pages for multiple teams/teammates at a fast pace, and often under tight timelines

CAD pages consist of, but not limited to: Category pages per season, Photo shoot look books

Create Alo Exclusive CADs

Manage Adds and Drops on existing CADS as they occur

Manage Seasonal binders

Create visual seasonal tools to help guide cross-functional teams

QUALIFICATIONS

Effective time management

Excellent attention to detail

Organizing and operational skills

Team player

Process driven and ability to create process

Communicate effectively

Ability to manage own time

Illustrator CAD work required

Excel

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00–$34.00. Please note that hourly rates will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base hourly rate may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

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