Merchandising Samples Coordinator (Miami)
The Merchandising Samples Coordinator at Confidential Client is responsible for managing the flow, documentation, and quality control of production and client samples to support merchandising and production teams. This full-time, on-site role in Miami requires strong organizational and communication skills to maintain accurate inventory, coordinate shipments, and prepare samples for showroom and client use, ensuring seamless operations within a luxury fashion brand environment.
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Role overview
This is a full-time, on-site Merchandising Samples Coordinator role for a confidential client based in Fountainebleau, FL (Miami area). The coordinator will manage production and client samples, maintain accurate inventory, and support sample flow between production, showroom, and client-facing teams. This is an entry-level position ideal for candidates seeking to grow in production, merchandising, or retail operations.
- Estimated salary: $37,701 per year (estimated)
- Employment type: Full-time, on-site
- Location: Fountainebleau, FL
What you’ll do
- Manage shipping and receiving of samples (DHL, FedEx, UPS); ensure proper handling, documentation, and tracking.
- Own sample intake: check in, photograph, document, and organize samples per established procedures.
- Maintain and update sample inventories onsite and offsite; coordinate warehouse re-orders and showroom stock levels.
- Provide real‑time sample status updates to production via the Production Status Report; source sample references and send invoices as needed.
- Assist with incoming quality control inspections and complete QC reports when discrepancies arise.
- Update incoming/outgoing tracking boards and share tracking details with the team via Slack.
- Prepare samples for meetings: steam, organize, attach sample cards, and ensure showroom displays are presentation-ready.
- Pickup and drop off packages or mail when required.
- Follow opening and closing procedures for the showroom and assist with ordering materials in coordination with Finance.
- Report sample issues or delays promptly — within 24 hours of receipt — and communicate status on daily internal calls.
- Work collaboratively to meet deadlines and support production and client presentations.
What we’re looking for
- Experience or familiarity with sample management, inventory control, retail merchandising, or warehouse operations.
- Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing 20–25 lbs as part of routine duties.
- Comfortable working on-site in Fountainebleau, FL (Miami area).
- Prior merchandising or production experience is a plus but not required — this role is suitable for entry-level candidates eager to learn.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred but not required.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Why join
- Hands-on experience supporting production and merchandising in a fast-paced logistics & warehouse environment.
- Direct exposure to sample lifecycle, QC processes, inventory systems, and showroom operations — great for career growth in fashion, retail, or production.
- Work with a collaborative team and gain transferable skills in shipping/receiving, inventory management, and sample coordination.
Key details at a glance
- Job title: Merchandising Samples Coordinator
- Location: Fountainebleau, FL (on-site)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated pay: $37,701 / year (estimated)
- Industry: Logistics & Warehouse
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