Samples Lead - Forium

Samples Lead

Forium Solutions is a 3PL warehouse and samples service designed to deliver an exceptional customer experience through personal interactions and world-class results. We are a 100% employee-owned ESOP offering an exceptional culture, very competitive compensation and benefits, paid service days, and generous charitable giving. Driven by the purpose of "being a blessing to others and inspiring others to be a blessing as well," Forium Solutions intends to remain independent and live out this purpose for decades to come.

Position Summary: We’re seeking a Samples Lead to oversee daily sample fulfillment operations at our Talmo, GA warehouse. In this role, you’ll manage a small team, coordinate order workflows, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and collaborate with departments across the business to keep things moving smoothly. This isn’t just a checklist job. We’re looking for a proactive problem-solver, a natural leader, and someone who takes pride in getting things right. Forium is a 100% employee-owned company, and we show up every day to be a blessing and inspire others to do the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day sample fulfillment operations, ensuring accuracy, speed, and traceability

• Review and release orders, maintain down-packing schedules, and resolve operational bottlenecks

• Ensure all shipments meet documentation and regulatory requirements (COAs, SDSs, 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG)

• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, reconciliation, and storage optimization

• Train and mentor a team of 4-5 sample associates (permanent and temporary)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier onboarding and ongoing support

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align on process improvements, system updates, and special projects

• Generate monthly sample billing invoices and manage fulfillment supply orders

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory coordination, or fulfillment

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Business/Supply Chain preferred)

• A “bias for action” mindset - you don’t wait to be told what needs to get done

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build a positive, high-performance team culture

• Familiarity with COAs, SDSs, and documentation requirements for hazardous goods (preferred)

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.