Main Purpose:
1. Go-To-Market Samples
Transact the GTM samples plan based on the seasonal Business Calendar.
Ensures sample OTIF to enable GTM launch.
Central point of contact for sample queries from Regional Teams.
Full sample management end-to-end (demand and fulfilment).
Accountable for the raising of orders on the vendors and reporting any discrepancies to the required delivery dates as defined by the GTM timetable.
Administrative tasks which need to be maintained throughout the seasonal journey.
Works closely with: Regional and Brand functions, Finance, Product Development, Sourcing, Vendors, third party logistics providers and accounts to raise, track, expedite and pay sample purchase orders.
2. Development Samples
Keep track of development samples to ensure arrival for key milestone meetings, DR1, DR2 and RF.
Be the central point of contact between Business Unit teams and Vendors.
3. Ad-hoc Samples
Manage all ad-hoc orders such as PR, Marketing, Seeding, Mock Shop.
4. Product Data Management
Measuring and reviewing our product data alongside the product community to ensure critical path stage gates are respected and maintained.
Regular deadlines, especially associated with buy-readiness and purchasing are clearly communicated to key stakeholders in adherence to the business calendar.
Risks to product creation deadlines are identified upfront and communicated to the relevant BU/supply chain.
Works with Global Collection Merchandiser and Supply Chain to support on projects targeting business operation and product creation improvement.
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