Samples Coordinator Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

At Kids2, we’re really good at what we do. And when we’re great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs.

Parenting is demanding, and that’s where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early-stage parents – not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles.

No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That’s a big task!

We’re serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions, of tiny wins.

SUMMARY

The Product Coordinator is a part of the Global Product Organization. In this role, you will assist the Product teams with physical products, sales presentation prep and logistical planning. The Product Coordinator is integral to providing clear communication to a variety of people within the organization. The Coordinator must be able to synthesize feedback and relay it appropriately. They will manage timelines, processes, and projects, ensuring that the team has all the information needed to do their jobs. Additionally, they will serve as the point person for cross-functional groups, namely Sales Planning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain the sample tracker as the single source of truth for sample-related activities
• Track sample status, movement, and shipment information
• Coordinate sample requests and handoffs across Category, Sales, Creative, and Engineering.
• Support packaging mockup tracking and related sample needs
• Verify tracker accuracy and completeness of required item information
• Update notes, status, and comments for the Creative team in Smartsheet as changes occur
• Support meetings, shows, and other sample-related events with accurate tracking and follow-up
• Help manage communication flow and escalate unresolved issues appropriately
• Provide administrative and logistical support for sample operations

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, operations, logistics, or related support roles
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and workflow tracking tools

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Skilled at building relationships, strong organizational skills, strong ability to multi-task, and outstanding communication skills
• Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing simultaneous projects and activities; proven ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to think creatively and flexibly.
• Ability to build trust with the team and work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment
• A self-starter who instinctively and consistently creates personal and professional stretch goals and meets them
• Deadline and results-driven with a strong sense of urgency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The team member is regularly required to move supplies and furniture
• The team member frequently is required to sit; have flexible use of hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The team member is regularly required to stand, walk, and perform light physical labor throughout the workday
• The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 - 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General Office environment

We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done!

Check out our website at www.kids2.com and our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for more information and open positions in the career section.