- Location
- 23 East 57th Street (View map)New York, NY 10022USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
The Operations Associate at Christian Dior Couture supports store inventory and stockroom operations, including shipping and receiving, inventory control, merchandise security, records, supplies, housekeeping and expense control. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position in New York.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process shipping and receiving accurately and efficiently to maintain store inventory.
- Maintain an orderly stockroom and receiving area and the general upkeep of the store; ensure merchandise is properly ticketed and sensor-tagged.
- Process inbound freight, returns to vendors, chargebacks, transfers and damaged goods accurately in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Support compliance with receiving policies and standards, including the safekeeping of company funds and property, personnel practices, security and record-keeping.
- Ensure stock is security-tagged to prevent loss.
- Communicate with central distribution and/or corporate inventory control.
- Participate in inventory and cycle counts.
- Assist with floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping.
- Assist with boutique price changes.
- Pack or wrap customer merchandise when necessary.
- Help resolve problems and make informed suggestions to improve receiving-area service and productivity.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Participate in store meetings and training seminars as needed.
- Perform other tasks assigned by a manager.
Qualifications
- Previous retail stock, shipping or receiving experience.
- Ability to handle receiving operations effectively, including merchandise handling.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills.
- Ability to read, count and write accurately to complete documentation.
- Ability to process information and merchandise through a computer system.
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to operate equipment required for the role, including phone systems, inventory-control computer systems, sensor-tag removers and other office equipment.
- Availability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle merchandise and fixture boxes throughout the store, including heavy lifting, while performing the role's duties.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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