Full-Time

Sample Operations Analyst

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Allbirds

Allbirds

501-1,000 employees

Sustainable and comfortable footwear brand

Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$74k - $83kAnnually

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

In-office role requiring a minimum attendance of three days per week.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated success as a self-reliant and collaborative cross-functional partner, effectively engaging with stakeholders across all levels of seniority.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including functions like SUMIF, IFERROR, VLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH, and OFFSET.
  • 3+ years of professional work experience with a strong interest in the retail industry; prior retail experience is a plus but not required.
  • Previous experience in consulting is a bonus.
Responsibilities
  • Manage sample requests from cross-functional partners, overseeing the entire process from request to receipt. Ensure alignment with company calendars and deadlines, collaborating closely with Asia Operations to facilitate timely sample submissions.
  • Lead meetings to communicate sample deadlines, share updates on progress, and address any issues, ensuring cross-functional partners are informed and aligned throughout the process.
  • Clearly communicate completed tasks and any outstanding issues to relevant team members on a regular basis.
  • Notify relative stakeholders on late / missing samples working closely with our Asia Operations team.
  • Efficiently manipulate large product datasets to identify errors, combine lists, and perform ad hoc analysis using advanced excel / google sheet formulas.
  • Analyze past sample orders to generate insights for future sample planning.
  • Collaborate with finance and logistics to track and manage sample spend within budget.
  • Proactively evolve existing processes and decision criteria to account for new business needs (e.g. sample disposition, new markets and channels) and incorporate feedback and approval from relevant stakeholders.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives from initial concept through successful execution.
  • Maintain a well-organized system for physical sample storage at our San Francisco HQ and the Portland office, ensuring easy tracking and retrieval.
  • Lead sample organization for major events, including sales meetings, board meetings, and internal marketing or product events.
  • Support the physical validation of samples sent to photoshoots, studios, and third-party partners.
  • Optimize house sample sets to efficiently support a diverse range of styles and colors.
  • Coordinate the availability and shipment of physical samples for product review meetings between the San Francisco and Portland offices. Additionally, oversee the archiving process for end-of-season confirmation samples.

Allbirds creates sustainable and comfortable footwear, targeting environmentally conscious consumers who prioritize both comfort and eco-friendliness. The company offers a range of products, including shoes, socks, underwear, and accessories, all made from natural materials like wool and tree fibers. Allbirds sells directly to consumers through its website and select retail locations, allowing for competitive pricing and control over the customer experience. A key differentiator for Allbirds is its commitment to sustainability; the company measures and aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its products, with its shoes emitting significantly less CO2 compared to average sneakers. Additionally, Allbirds emphasizes comfort, claiming to offer some of the most comfortable shoes available, and provides a 30-day trial period for customer satisfaction. The goal of Allbirds is to achieve zero carbon emissions while providing high-quality, eco-friendly footwear.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$197M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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What believers are saying

  • Increased consumer interest in sustainability boosts demand for Allbirds' eco-friendly products.
  • The global footwear market's growth aligns with Allbirds' focus on comfort and style.
  • Direct-to-consumer sales model allows Allbirds to maintain brand control and competitive pricing.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other sustainable brands could dilute Allbirds' market share.
  • Expansion into new markets may expose Allbirds to unfamiliar regulations and preferences.
  • Partnerships in China could face challenges due to geopolitical tensions and trade regulations.

What makes Allbirds unique

  • Allbirds created the world's first carbon zero shoe, the M0.0NSHOT, in 2023.
  • The company uses natural materials like wool and tree fibers for eco-friendly footwear.
  • Allbirds offers a 30-day trial period, enhancing customer satisfaction and trust.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Company Equity

Mental Health Support

Employee Discounts