Saks Global Merchandise Operations Associate
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 25, 2026
About Saks Global
A leading luxury fashion house operating within a global luxury group. The employer is characterized by meticulous attention to craftsmanship, international retail networks and a design-led approach to product and client experience. The organisation combines heritage savoir‑faire with modern retail and digital operations.
Confidential luxury house — Paris: Merchandise Operations Associate role supporting merchandise lifecycle, inventory and reporting for a leading fashion maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end merchandise operations across the product lifecycle, including purchase order creation, shipment follow-up and receipt reconciliation.
- Manage inventory replenishment and stock allocations to wholesale and retail channels according to sales forecasts and seasonal plans.
- Produce regular sales and inventory reports; analyse sell-through, aging and key performance indicators to inform merchandising decisions.
- Coordinate with buying, planning, logistics and store teams to implement pricing, promotions, markdowns and product launches.
- Resolve operational discrepancies (shortages, overages, invoicing issues) and liaise with vendors, 3PLs and internal finance teams to ensure accurate records.
- Maintain and update merchandise data in PLM/ERP systems and support system-driven processes (ASN, EDI, stock adjustments).
Qualifications
- 1–3 years' experience in merchandising operations, retail planning, inventory control or a related function within fashion or premium retail.
- Strong numerical aptitude with demonstrated experience in sales and inventory analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to manage transactional workflows accurately under deadlines.
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across buying, supply chain, stores and finance stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with experience using lookup functions, pivot tables and basic modelling.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years in merchandising operations, inventory management, retail planning or a related role within fashion or premium retail environments. Experience interfacing with buying, stores and logistics teams is expected.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, Economics or a related discipline is preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The organisation prizes meticulous craftsmanship, commercial rigour and a collaborative, cross‑disciplinary approach. Teams operate in a fast‑paced, international retail environment where attention to detail and a client-centric mindset are rewarded. Professional development is supported through close collaboration between merchandising, buying and store operations.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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