Celine Merchandising Manager, Ready-to-Wear & Shoes

CELINE is an iconic French leather‑goods and fashion maison within the LVMH group, recognized for its refined, modern aesthetic and commitment to craft. The brand operates globally from a creative hub in Paris and maintains a rigorous, design‑led approach to luxury retail and wholesale business.

1. Lead merchandise strategy for Ready‑to‑Wear and Shoes in the Japan market to drive sales and control inventory with a holistic, season‑to‑season vision.
2. Participate in buying sessions in Paris and implement structured buys aligned with the maison’s strategic direction.
3. Define and execute product allocation by store to match local demand and retail initiatives.
4. Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Retail, Visual Merchandising, E‑commerce, Clienteling and PR to maximize category performance.
5. Set commercial actions, monitor KPIs and manage seasonal sell‑through to achieve sales targets.
6. Design and deliver product knowledge trainings for store teams to accelerate conversion and sell‑through.
7. Conduct regular competitive and market research and relay qualitative feedback and analyses to global merchandising teams.
8. Identify business opportunities for category growth and propose actionable plans.
9. Manage, coach and develop a Merchandising Assistant, fostering teamwork and an open‑minded working environment.

1. Minimum 10 years’ professional experience with proven buying responsibility in a luxury fashion brand, including managerial oversight.
2. Business school or university degree, or equivalent professional experience.
3. Fluent in Japanese and English (spoken and written).
4. Demonstrable commercial and analytical acumen with experience setting KPIs and monitoring sell‑through.
5. Strong leadership, coaching and team‑development capabilities.
6. Ability and willingness to travel internationally for buying and cross‑regional collaboration.

1. Retail buying
2. Product allocation
3. KPI monitoring and sales analysis
4. Market and competitive research
5. Cross‑functional collaboration (Supply Chain, VM, E‑commerce, Retail)
6. Product knowledge training
7. Presentation and communication skills
8. Team management and coaching

At least 10 years of progressive experience in merchandising and buying within a luxury fashion house, including direct managerial responsibility and exposure to international buying cycles.

Business school or university degree, or equivalent professional experience.

CELINE cultivates a design‑driven, craft‑centred workplace that values discretion, rigorous standards and creative clarity. Teams operate collaboratively across regions, offering exposure to international buying cycles and the opportunity to shape luxury retail strategy within the LVMH ecosystem.