Yves Saint Laurent Inventory Control Assistant (Intern)

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Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 13, 2026
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Saint Laurent in Paris seeks an Inventory Control Assistant (Intern) to manage boutique stock administration, reconciliation and reporting across EMEA.

Overview

Saint Laurent is an iconic Parisian luxury fashion house renowned for modern, couture-led ready-to-wear and accessories. The brand operates within Kering's luxury division and emphasizes high craftsmanship, strong creative direction, and global retail presence across flagship stores and boutiques.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain boutique inventory records across the EMEA network, ensuring accuracy of stock positions and adjustments.
  • Monitor and control logistics shipments between boutiques, acting as a transversal contact with Kering, YSL Worldwide Supply Chain, Distribution teams and regional boutiques.
  • Validate stock adjustments arising from returns, uniform issues and cycle counts; reconcile inventory movements against financial records.
  • Prepare monthly reports for local financial controllers and auditors, including reconciliation of stock movements and Supply Chain flows versus recorded adjustments.
  • Control and certify daily sales data for management control teams and submit weekly certified sales reports (including YSL India scope).
  • Support the update of procedures following the ERP migration and research opportunities for process automation and optimisation.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Business, Management or Finance (business school or university level).
  • Fluent English (spoken and written).
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Rigorous, highly organised and analytically minded.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team spirit.

Skills

Excel ERP Inventory reconciliation Stock adjustments control Supply Chain coordination Financial reporting Process optimisation and automation

Experience

Student-level internship: enrolment in a Master's programme is required. Prior internships or experience in inventory control, retail operations, supply chain or finance is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Master's level candidate in Business, Management, Finance or equivalent (in progress).

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Saint Laurent cultivates a high-fashion, creative and performance-driven workplace where attention to detail and refinement are paramount. As part of Kering's luxury portfolio, the brand values collaboration, diversity and professional development within a fast-paced global retail environment.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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