Yves Saint Laurent Senior Retail Merchandiser - Leather Goods

Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, was founded in 1961 and is renowned for pioneering luxury ready-to-wear with its iconic 'Rive Gauche' line. Under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent continues to redefine luxury fashion, offering a diverse range of collections including apparel, footwear, leather goods, and accessories.

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive global buying strategy for footwear collections, ensuring alignment with brand image and commercial objectives.
2. Participate in pre-buying processes in collaboration with Collection Merchandising and E-commerce teams.
3. Define master orders by product line and present them to regional buyers.
4. Support markets with purchasing strategies, challenging investments and KPIs by region, and identifying re-order opportunities and sales support actions.
5. Ensure worldwide purchasing coherence according to market specifics, including assortment and financial alignment with OTB.
6. Coordinate with Wholesale and E-commerce to harmonize and adjust purchases.
7. Consolidate and present strategic purchasing vision to top management.
8. Collaborate on collection performance strategies with Retail Merchandising teams.
9. Work with cross-functional teams to harmonize and maximize product launches.
10. Support the determination of sell-through objectives and anticipate sales structures by collection and product line.
11. Conduct bi-annual competitive pricing analysis and propose adjustments for seasonal and permanent lines.
12. Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative feedback to enhance performance.
13. Conduct weekly and end-of-season sales and stock analyses, proposing action plans.

1. Significant experience in a similar role (Merchandising, Buying, etc.).
2. Strong knowledge of the leather goods market and product sensitivity.
3. Fluency in French and English.

1. Strong analytical skills and statistical aptitude.
2. Proficiency in Excel and other IT tools.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
4. Autonomy and rigorous attention to detail.

Significant experience in merchandising or buying roles within the luxury fashion industry is required.

Commercial education background.

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic work environment that values diversity and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.

Saint Laurent, as part of the Kering Group, is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. The company believes that diversity in all its forms enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Laurent welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.