Yves Saint Laurent Store Operations Assistant

Saint Laurent is an iconic French luxury fashion house within the Kering group, recognized for its sharp ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As an employer, the brand demands exacting standards, a refined sense of aesthetics and rigorous service orientation typical of a global luxury maison.

1. Support implementation of corporate operational guidelines and ensure store-level compliance with policies and procedures.
2. Communicate operational updates and action plans to store teams and relevant stakeholders; follow up to ensure execution.
3. Support daily in-store inventory management including stock reconciliation, cycle counts and monthly stock takes to minimise discrepancies and shrinkage.
4. Monitor SKU accuracy and prevent crossover issues; manage uniform ordering and write-off processes to maintain accurate stock records.
5. Coordinate and assist execution of in-store projects and events by liaising with merchandising, retail and other departments.
6. Prepare and maintain checklists, timelines and documentation required for smooth event and project delivery.
7. Support routine store administration: verify store applications (uniform, packaging, IT devices), place orders for supplies, and monitor operational costs.
8. Prepare reporting and documentation for Finance, including petty cash submissions, and ensure accurate record keeping.
9. Act as a point of contact for ad hoc operational issues and follow through until resolution.

1. Basic understanding of retail store operations; prior experience in luxury or fashion retail preferred.
2. Meticulous attention to detail with strong organisational and follow-up skills.
3. Effective verbal and written communication and coordination abilities.
4. Demonstrated sense of responsibility, teamwork orientation and a positive, service-minded attitude.
5. Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving operational processes.
6. English proficiency preferred.

1. Inventory management
2. Stock reconciliation
3. Cycle counting
4. Operational compliance
5. Event coordination
6. Reporting and documentation
7. Vendor and supplier coordination
8. Strong follow-up and organisational skills
9. Excellent communication skills
10. Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Some practical experience in retail operations or store administration is expected; prior exposure to inventory control, stock taking and retail project support—preferably within the luxury or fashion sector.

High school diploma or equivalent required; diploma or certificate in retail management, business administration or fashion is an advantage.

Saint Laurent cultivates a disciplined, design-driven workplace that values precision, elevated client service and creative expression. The retail environment is fast-paced and collaborative, requiring staff to combine operational rigor with a refined customer-facing demeanour.