Samples Manager

The Samples Manager will craft effective material planning strategies, nurture supplier relationships, and resolve material-related issues. This role involves ensuring the continuous flow of necessary materials by analyzing demand, forecasting sample needs, sourcing and procuring materials, managing inventory levels, negotiating & coordinating with suppliers, and collaborating with internal departments.

What You Will Do

The ideal candidate will have a background in overseeing sample materials, ensuring their availability for product development and production while also managing the broader material flow and supplier relationships to meet inventory/production demands while maintaining cost efficiency.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Samples Manager will work in partnership with Sales, Receiving, Quality Control (Inventory Control), Logistics & Procurement to identify process improvement opportunities to ensure optimization of inventory, reduce waste, cut cost and improve the overall efficiency of the samples department and material planning processes.

Requirements

• Must have clean drivers license
• Must have knowledge of Natural Stone (characteristics & Quality)
• Proficient with maintaining adequate sample Inventory Levels in multiple locations using inventory tool
• Must be a participatory Leader (hands-on)
• Experience with labeling software
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems (Stone Profit a plus)
• Experience in supply chain management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent collaborative abilities with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Development opportunities designed for high performers