Saks Global Merchandise Operations Coordinator

Seniority
Junior
Posted
May 18, 2026

About Saks Global

A leading luxury fashion house within a global luxury group, recognised for meticulous craftsmanship, seasonal creativity and international retail presence. The employer operates across wholesale, retail and digital channels and values commercial rigor, product excellence and a client-focused approach.

Confidential luxury fashion house — Paris — Merchandising Operations Associate position supporting assortment planning, inventory and merchandising analytics.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support merchandising and buying teams with weekly and seasonal assortment planning, inventory allocation and purchase order administration.
  • Produce and maintain commercial reports and dashboards to track sell-through, stock cover, open-to-buy and key merchandising KPIs.
  • Execute ERP/PLM data maintenance: upload product information, pricing, cost structures and seasonal attributes; ensure data integrity across systems.
  • Coordinate with supply chain, planning and retail operations to monitor deliveries, manage discrepancies and accelerate replenishment where required.
  • Prepare pack summaries, allocation runs and store-level distribution recommendations based on historical performance and market trends.
  • Assist in promotional planning, markdown simulations and post-campaign analysis to optimise margins and stock levels.
  • Support cross‑functional projects (new range launches, range resets, channel segmentation) and ad-hoc commercial analyses for buyers and planners.

Qualifications

  • Proven analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail and strong numerical literacy.
  • Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills; ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced retail calendar.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with experience liaising across buying, supply chain, planning and retail teams.
  • Ability to translate commercial objectives into actionable operational tasks and accurate system inputs.

Skills

Microsoft Excel (advanced: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query) Power BI SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems Google Sheets Retail planning/allocation systems (e.g., Oracle Retail, JDA/Blue Yonder) — familiarity advantageous Basic SQL (for ad-hoc data extraction) — advantageous

Experience

Typically 2+ years of hands-on experience in merchandising operations, merchandise planning, retail analytics or a related commercial role within fashion, luxury or premium retail environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, Economics or equivalent practical experience.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

The organisation cultivates a high-performance, detail-oriented culture that balances commercial discipline with creative product excellence. Teams operate in a collaborative, cross-functional matrix where responsiveness and ownership are prized.

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.

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Saks Global

Saks Global Merchandise Operations Coordinator

Paris, France

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