Kering Eyewear Sample Specialist Temp

Summary

SummaryKering Eyewear is the world leader in Luxury and Hi-End Eyewear (Frames & Sunglasses), developing a unique 'ensemble' of powerful brands.We design, develop, manufacture and market to customers and consumers, the most desirable frames and sunglasses in two fast growing segments: Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle.Through our industry expertise, we empower our brands to go beyond their limits in this high potential business category, supporting their capacity to lead and innovate in Eyewear, to realize their artistic and financial potential, in the most imaginative and sustainable manner.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a TEMP Sample Specialist for our office in Bridgewater (NJ), as part of our Sales Ops team.

How will you contribute

• Support the regional sample process, ensuring adherence to company policies and efficiency in execution.
• Analyse and report the annual sample gap based on inventory consolidation and reconciliation.
• Annually manage and facilitate the Sample budget for HQ in alignment with commercial team
• Present to the business quarterly key findings within sample management
• Support Samples team to provide monthly updates to Senior Director of Customer Operations for NA.
• Coordinate and support sample logistics for brand ambassadors, new releases four times per year, working closing with HQ and Logistics to place orders in SAP.
• Support in processing Brand Ambassador sample returns throughout the year in NJ and IT plants.
• Support annual sample inventory management, coordinating efforts with brand ambassadors and showrooms.
• Work with the team to support the quarterly sample recalls maintaining optimal inventory levels ensuring Ideal Sample count is maintained.
• Maintain and analyse monthly samples-related KPIs to support data-driven decision-making.
• Support sample order management, working closely with local planning, logistics, and the HQ Samples Team.
• When needed, support to collaborate with sales teams and event organizers to understand sample needs, track requests, and ensure all materials are available and in optimal condition.
• When needed, support and attend on-site event logistics, working with internal teams and external partners to facilitate smooth sample presentation and handling during our large commercial events.
• Update Sample management mapped process and procedure flows
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct training sessions on sample policies and procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of customer master data by maintaining up-to-date records.

Who you are

• 3+ years of experience in a B2B fashion or similar environment.
• Experience in sales support, logistics, or sample management preferred.
• Experience with SAP implementation and/or usage is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong understanding of pre-sales and order-to-cash processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Collaborative and cross-functional team player.
• Proactive problem solver with a results-driven mindset.
• Ability to prioritize
• Innovative, curious, and adaptable.

Why working with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required.

Pay Range for this role: $23 - 28 USD per hour.

Salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to: job level, market location, internal equity, job-related skill set and know-how, experience, and/or individual performance.

Job Type

Agency

Start Date

2026-10-01

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Kering Eyewear USA Inc.