Galeries Lafayette Vault Manager

A distinguished luxury maison with an international retail footprint, known for artisanal craftsmanship and high-touch client service. The employer operates within the haute couture/leather goods/jewellery retail sphere and maintains exacting standards of discretion, security and client experience consistent with major luxury groups.

1. Oversee daily vault operations: receipt, secure storage, movement and release of high-value merchandise and cash.
2. Maintain rigorous inventory control through regular reconciliations, cycle counts and discrepancy investigations.
3. Implement and enforce security protocols, access controls and loss-prevention measures in coordination with in-store security and regional teams.
4. Prepare and maintain accurate records, manifests and audit documentation for internal and external reviews.
5. Supervise and train staff assigned to vault operations, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and confidentiality.
6. Coordinate logistics for transfers between store, boutique safe, and central stock or external secure transport providers.
7. Act as primary point of contact for internal audits, insurance queries and regulatory compliance related to valuables storage.

1. Proven experience managing a vault, safe-room or high-value inventory in luxury retail, jewellery, or watchmaking environments.
2. Demonstrable knowledge of cash handling, secure storage practices and loss-prevention methodologies.
3. Track record of supervising small teams with emphasis on training, discipline and operational reliability.
4. Strong attention to detail and integrity, with the ability to manage confidential operations under pressure.
5. Legal eligibility for roles with heightened security requirements (may require background checks).

1. Physical inventory reconciliation and cycle counting
2. Stock control and high-value goods handling
3. Security protocols and loss-prevention procedures
4. Incident reporting and audit-ready documentation
5. Team leadership and on-the-job training
6. Logistics coordination for secure transfers

Typically 3+ years of hands-on experience in vault or safe management, inventory control or security operations within luxury retail, jewellery or watch sectors; prior supervisory responsibility preferred.

Secondary education (Baccalauréat or equivalent) required; vocational or tertiary study in business, logistics, retail management or security is an advantage.

The workplace prizes discretion, precision and an uncompromising approach to client service and security. Teams operate with a collegial, performance-driven ethos where attention to detail and respect for protocol are essential.