Samples Coordinator (15 Month Contract)

Give and Go Prepared Foods is a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods. As a proud member of the Mondelez family, we have consumer recognized brands in all our core categories, significant strategic acquisitions under our belt, and much, much more in the works. If you are looking for a company that has opportunity for growth, incredible energy, and a deeply ingrained respect for people, and open, honest communications, we’d love to have you to join our team!

Job Overview:

The Samples Coordinator is 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:

• Collect and prepare (repack) product samples to be shipped to Customers, Sales and Marketing for internal meetings
• Communicate with Sample Coordinator (test kitchen) for new items or items that need to be made in the test kitchen
• Work alongside Shipping and Receiving to maintain stock level of existing items for the Sample Clerks
• 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
• Complete and submit UPS/FEDEX and Prior Notices to the FDA
• Arrange with the production manager to replenish sample stock levels of necessary baked goods and icings
• Work closely with QA and Marketing to ensure FPR samples are collected, reviewed and sent out to the customers
• Receive sample requests and delegates them to the assigned Sample Clerk
• Communicate with Purchasing/ Receiving and Marketing departments when supplies need to be replenished
• Maintain and request materials required by the Sample Clerks
• Update sample log with daily shipments and UPS tracking numbers

Recipe for Success:

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to handle communication from multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to multitask and flexible to change
• Excellent organizational skills in order to meet tight deadlines, with strong project management skills
• Minimum 2 years experience in a role involving product samples
• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent

What we can offer:

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• Competitive benefits, along with work, life balance!
• As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Great people, baking great products, for a great future.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us directly to provide your contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.