Saks Fifth Avenue Jewelry Operations Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $17.05–21.32/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is an iconic luxury retailer and a leading destination for fashion and premium lifestyle brands. Part of the Saks Global portfolio, the company blends a highly curated in-store experience with a sophisticated digital platform and a network of flagship and regional locations across North America.
Saks Fifth Avenue in Miami seeks a part-time Specialized Operations Associate to manage jewelry and general office operations (hourly $17.05–$21.32).
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage General Office opening procedures: open safe, controller, registers and distribute daily reports.
- Execute daily cash operations including morning cash entry, bank deposits, chargeback reconciliation and register/petty cash counts.
- Resolve internal and external customer issues related to billing, payments and package tracking.
- Adhere to Jewelry Standards and Shipping Guidelines when receiving, verifying and booking jewelry merchandise.
- Process jewelry transactions: re-ticketing, RTVs, transfers, ASN shipments and price changes.
- Prepare vendor returns/transfers and reconcile case counts; enter received merchandise into the case count system and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain repair logs and track repair invoices; receive and support trunk show logistics, set-up/take-down and recap.
- Prepare and submit special order requests and Statements of Sale as required.
- Coordinate with Corporate Merchants, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control and vendors on operational matters.
- Support Internal Audit readiness by monitoring vault/safe contents and maintaining audit-ready records.
- Assist sales managers and floor associates as needed and process fulfillment orders.
- Perform ad hoc operational duties assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in retail operations, jewelry handling, or inventory control preferred.
- Proven cash-handling accuracy and familiarity with register reconciliation and deposit procedures.
- Strong computer proficiency with Google tools and MS Office; comfortable adapting to changing technology and inventory systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
- Physical ability to lift cartons up to 15 lbs, climb ladders and move racks/carts of merchandise.
- Flexible availability to meet business needs and dependable attendance.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail operations experience is preferred; specific experience with jewelry inventory control, cash handling and POS/register reconciliation is strongly desired. Candidates with 1–2 years in-store operations or jewelry department experience will be well suited to the role.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework or vocational training in retail, merchandising or business is a plus.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Miami, Florida, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 17.05 to USD 21.32 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident insurance), employee discount.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue fosters a customer-centric, performance-driven culture that blends heritage luxury retail with digital innovation. The workplace emphasizes professional development and cross-functional mobility, offering exposure to retail, distribution and corporate career paths.
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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