Description:
Responsible for managing the sample requirements for new and existing products across the organization. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining and requesting materials required by Sample Clerks.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive sample requests and delegates them to the assigned Sample Clerk
- Maintain and request materials required by the Sample Clerks
- Complete and submit UPS/FEDEX and Prior Notices to the FDA
- Update sample log with daily shipments and UPS tracking numbers
- Arrange with the production manager to replenish sample stock levels of necessary baked goods and icings
- Work alongside Shipping and Receiving to maintain stock level of existing items for the Sample Clerks
- Communicate with Sample Coordinator (test kitchen) for new items or items that need to be made in the test kitchen
- Assist Sample Clerks in repacking/ reviewing new concepts of products
- Weigh and record lot numbers for each item on the sample request form being sent out on a daily basis
- Work closely with QA and Marketing to ensure FPR samples are collected, reviewed and sent out to the customers
- Communicate with Purchasing/ Receiving and Marketing departments when supplies need to be replenished
- Collect and prepare (repack) product samples to be shipped to Customers, Sales and Marketing for internal meetings
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s and general Health and Safety
- Advanced level of problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills