Balenciaga Stock Controller

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Balenciaga Stock Controller (Harrods) — London. Manage inventory, stock reconciliation and in‑store logistics for Balenciaga's Harrods boutique.

Overview

Balenciaga is a progressive luxury fashion House known for its avant-garde approach to couture and ready-to-wear. The brand is part of the Kering group and operates a global network of boutiques and wholesale partners, combining artisanal savoir‑faire with contemporary design experimentation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage daily stock operations for the Harrods boutique, including goods receipts, put‑away, replenishment and returns processing.
  • Conduct regular stock counts and cycle counts; investigate and reconcile variances between physical stock and inventory records.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records in the store management system and ensure timely updates following deliveries, transfers and sales.
  • Coordinate inward and outward logistics with Harrods central receiving, regional warehouses and third‑party carriers to ensure on‑time availability of merchandise.
  • Implement and maintain stockroom organisation standards and merchandise storage protocols to protect product integrity and brand presentation.
  • Support loss‑prevention processes, including audits, shrinkage investigations and adherence to security procedures.
  • Provide operational support to sales and visual merchandising teams for replenishment, transfers and event-specific stock requirements.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in inventory control or stock operations within luxury retail or premium fashion (typical range: 1–3+ years).
  • Strong numerical aptitude and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to follow and improve stockroom processes and documentation.
  • Good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with store management, customer‑facing teams and external logistics partners.
  • Right to work in the UK and flexibility to work retail hours as required by a flagship department store environment.

Skills

Microsoft Excel SAP RF/barcode handheld scanners RFID systems Inventory management and stocktaking Stock reconciliation Loss prevention and shrinkage control Logistics coordination

Experience

Practical experience in retail inventory control or stock management within a luxury or premium retail environment is required; familiarity with store systems and cyclical stocktaking processes is expected.

Education

Secondary education (GCSEs or equivalent); vocational training or certification in logistics, retail operations or a related discipline is advantageous.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK. 434 luxury roles are listed in London on Cerulean, 16 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the England region, Cerulean lists 542 open positions — 19 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 569 open roles in UK, including 20 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Balenciaga combines haute couture heritage with a forward‑looking creative ethos; the retail teams operate in a fast‑paced, design‑led environment that values precision, discretion and high standards of client service. Working within the Harrods flagship context demands operational excellence and close collaboration with cross‑functional store teams.

About Cerulean

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