Kering Eyewear Sample Operations Specialist

Bridgewater • USA

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Kering Eyewear, a distinguished member of the Kering Group, stands as a preeminent entity in the luxury eyewear sector. As part of a global luxury conglomerate, Kering Eyewear designs, develops, and distributes an extensive portfolio of 13 prestigious brands, including LINDBERG, Maui Jim, Gucci, Cartier, and Saint Laurent. The company is committed to excellence and innovation in the eyewear market, offering a dynamic environment for professional growth within the expansive Kering network.

1. Manage and execute the regional sample process, ensuring adherence to company policies.
2. Coordinate sample logistics for brand ambassadors and new releases, collaborating with HQ and Logistics to place orders in SAP.
3. Process Brand Ambassador sample returns and support sample order management with local planning and logistics.
4. Collaborate with sales teams and event organizers to understand sample needs and ensure materials are available and in optimal condition.
5. Support quarterly sample recalls and maintain optimal inventory levels.
6. Attend on-site event logistics to facilitate smooth sample presentation and handling during commercial events.
7. Analyze and report the annual sample gap based on inventory consolidation and reconciliation.
8. Present quarterly key findings within sample management to the business.
9. Maintain and analyze monthly samples-related KPIs to support data-driven decision-making.
10. Provide monthly updates to the Senior Director of Customer Operations for North America.
11. Annually manage and facilitate the Sample budget for HQ in alignment with the commercial team.
12. Update Sample management mapped process and procedure flows.
13. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
14. Conduct training sessions on sample policies and procedures.
15. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of customer master data by maintaining up-to-date records.

1. 3+ years of experience in a B2B fashion or similar environment.
2. Experience in sales support, logistics, or sample management preferred.
3. Experience with SAP implementation and/or usage is an advantage.
4. Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant field preferred.

1. Advanced level of Excel proficiency.
2. Strong attention to detail and follow-up.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
5. Proficiency with Tableau, Microsoft Dynamics, or data visualization tools is a plus.

3+ years of experience in a B2B fashion or similar environment, with a preference for roles in sales support, logistics, or sample management.

Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant field preferred.

Salary Range: $26-29 per hour.

Kering Eyewear offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within a global luxury group.

Kering Eyewear fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging employees to reach their full potential. The company values diversity in all its forms and is committed to creating an environment where talent can flourish, promoting leadership skills and internal mobility.