Saks Global Merchandising Operations Associate
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Saks Global
An employer within the luxury fashion sector offering products that combine craftsmanship, design-led creativity and commercial sophistication. Typical employers range from maisons to high-end retail groups and operate through global wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels; they prioritise product quality, brand heritage and a client-focused approach.
Merchandising Operations Associate at a luxury fashion house in Paris, France — responsible for PO management, inventory control and merchandising reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end merchandising operations cycle including purchase order (PO) creation, confirmation, shipment tracking and receipt reconciliation.
- Maintain and update assortment and range plans, ensuring SKU data, attributes and pricing are accurate across merchandising systems.
- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planning, supply chain and retail teams to mitigate stock imbalances and expedite replenishment.
- Produce regular sales, inventory and margin reports to inform allocation and markdown decisions; present findings to commercial stakeholders.
- Coordinate with buying and product teams to track product launches, delivery schedules and seasonal transitions.
- Ensure data integrity within the ERP/merchandising platform and execute system-driven processes such as price updates, cost changes and item lifecycle actions.
- Liaise with vendors and logistics partners to resolve order discrepancies, quality issues and delivery delays.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency, reduce lead times and streamline workflows.
Qualifications
- Strong organisational acumen with a meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple product streams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting; confident with pivot tables and lookups.
- Experience with ERP or merchandising systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite) or willingness to learn quickly.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to coordinate across buying, planning, supply chain and retail teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable commercial recommendations.
- Capacity to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, seasonal business environment.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years in merchandising operations, retail planning, buying support or a related commercial operations function within fashion or apparel.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related discipline preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Workplace culture is collaborative, fast-paced and detail-oriented, reflecting the high standards of luxury fashion. Teams value commercial rigour, cross-functional partnership and respect for heritage craftsmanship while driving agility to respond to seasonal and market shifts.
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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Saks Global, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Merchandise Operations Coordinator», «Merchandising Coordinator», «Inventory & Merchandising Associate», «Product Operations Associate», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.