Yves Saint Laurent Retail Merchandiser - Women's Ready-to-Wear

Paris • France

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first fashion house to introduce the concept of luxury ready-to-wear with the creation of the 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966, symbolizing youth and freedom. This innovation marked a pivotal step in modernizing fashion and revolutionizing the socio-cultural landscape. Acquired by Kering's luxury division in 1999, Yves Saint Laurent, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to maintain its position at the pinnacle of the luxury sector. Today, Saint Laurent's collections encompass women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Ensure the coherence of the assortment and performance analysis for the entire Women's Ready-to-Wear category.
2. Organize assortment hypotheses based on key collection content.
3. Collaborate with regional teams to ensure accurate purchasing aligned with regional calendars.
4. Consolidate and evaluate all regional purchases globally.
5. Conduct weekly and monthly business analyses and reports to support business actions.
6. Participate in the bi-annual repricing process with Collection Merchandising.
7. Collaborate with key stakeholders (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Communication, Retail) to ensure coherent execution of category strategy.
8. Build dedicated assortments for boutiques across the category.
9. Coordinate product deliveries with Collection Merchandising and Supply Chain.
10. Monitor new deliveries and advertising campaigns to ensure a consistent category image.
11. Coordinate with each region to implement local assortments and optimize stock.
12. Collaborate with related departments to harmonize and maximize collection launches and performance.
13. Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of launch-related actions.
14. Brief sales teams in collaboration with the Training Department.

1. Bachelor's degree +5 in University/Business School or equivalent with a specialization in Marketing/Merchandising. A Master's in fashion (e.g., IFM) is a plus.
2. Previous experience in Merchandising, Purchasing.
3. Strong market knowledge and product sensitivity.
4. Proficiency in English.

1. Strong numerical and statistical aptitude.
2. Excellent proficiency in computer tools, especially Excel.
3. High analytical capability, rigor, autonomy, and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience in merchandising and purchasing is required.

Bachelor's degree +5 in University/Business School or equivalent with a specialization in Marketing/Merchandising.

Saint Laurent is committed to creating a diverse workforce. Diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriches the workplace, opening opportunities for individuals to express their talents both individually and collectively.

Saint Laurent fosters an inclusive environment that embraces diversity, believing it enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, it welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.