Saks Global Sample Assistant

About Saks Global

Saks Global is a leading multi‑brand luxury retailer operating Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH and other luxury retail and e‑commerce experiences. The organization leverages extensive customer data, dedicated merchandising and digital capabilities, and strategic brand partnerships to deliver a highly curated luxury shopping experience across physical and digital channels.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the sample closet, arranging inventory by shoot schedule, category, or other configurations directed by the Sample team.
• Unpack incoming shipments from distribution centers; pack outbound returns; lift, move, and deliver trunks and boxes to receiving teams and studio spaces.
• Track sample movement by checking products in on arrival, checking them out for photo shoots, and auditing returned items to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Inspect incoming samples against purchase orders for accuracy and condition, and report defects or discrepancies to Product Supervisors.
• Prepare and stage samples for onsite and offsite photo shoots, including packing mobile trunks, organizing wardrobe by shoot date and type, and assisting styling teams with in-store inventory pulls.
• Return samples to vendors and fulfillment centers promptly, prepare tracking documentation, and follow up on pending shipments.
• Coordinate sample arrivals with external vendors and brand partners, request missing items, resolve shipment discrepancies, and streamline returns.
• Work with Product Supervisors and Managers on special projects, administrative tasks, and daily studio operations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS.
• Keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for documentation and process.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Team-oriented, with self-confidence, assertiveness, and personal motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to respond positively and act with urgency when handling challenging work and deadlines.
• Positive attitude and ability to manage the repetitive nature of the role.
• Ability to contribute as an integral team member in a fast-paced, proactive environment with a collegial, partnership-oriented approach.
• Passion for product and for exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and maneuver trunks and boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Preferred: Prior internship or work experience in retail, a photo studio, a sample closet, or inventory control.
• Preferred: Familiarity with inventory management software, warehouse management systems, or sample tracking tools.

Skills

Education

BA/BS.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 46,000 to USD 58,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; eligible full-time employees may access career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate functions.

Culture

Saks Global fosters a fast‑paced, customer‑centric culture rooted in luxury merchandising and digital innovation. Teams are collaborative and data‑informed, offering exposure to cross‑functional career paths across retail, distribution and e‑commerce.

About Cerulean

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