Yves Saint Laurent Global Retail Operations Specialist

Paris France

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Yves Saint Laurent, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, was established in 1961 and pioneered the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter with its revolutionary 'Rive Gauche' collection in 1966. This innovation marked a significant transformation in the fashion industry, blending sophistication with accessibility. Since its acquisition by the Kering Group in 1999, and under the creative vision of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent has continued to redefine luxury fashion. The brand offers an exquisite range of women's and men's ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear. As part of the Kering Group, Saint Laurent is committed to excellence, creativity, and sustainability, making it a coveted employer in the luxury sector.

1. Train regional teams on global packaging, uniform, and hospitality standards in collaboration with Visual Identity and Supply Chain teams.
2. Forecast annual volumes for packaging, uniforms, and hospitality tools.
3. Ensure compliance with guidelines and coordinate uniform orders and deliveries.
4. Manage online in-store supplies tools and supplier relationships.
5. Maintain accurate documentation and procedures in the Retail Handbook.
6. Monitor stock levels of packaging and uniforms at central and regional levels.
7. Foster feedback from regions for process improvement.
8. Support brand strategy through back-office non-merchandise action plans.
9. Coordinate in-store systems within budget and timeline constraints.
10. Identify and resolve operational process issues efficiently.
11. Ensure service to regions and stores upholds brand image.
12. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders with professionalism.

1. University degree in Business or equivalent.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience in managing retail operations and stock accuracy.
3. Experience with IT-driven systems and applications at the store level.
4. Fluency in English and French; Italian is advantageous.
5. Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

1. Excellent communication skills.
2. Strong organizational and structured approach.
3. Flexibility to adapt to a changing retail environment.
4. Ability to support strategy development.

A minimum of 2 years in managing store retail operations, ensuring stock accuracy, and utilizing IT-driven systems within the retail industry.

University degree in Business or equivalent.

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic work environment that embraces diversity and fosters professional growth. Employees are encouraged to express their talents and contribute to the brand's innovative spirit.

Saint Laurent, as part of the Kering Group, is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The brand values diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the workplace and enhances the ability to adapt to a changing world. The company promotes a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence, providing opportunities for employees to thrive both individually and collectively.