Balenciaga Stock Controller
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
About Balenciaga
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.
Balenciaga Stock Controller (Harrods) — London. Manage inventory, stock reconciliation and in‑store logistics for Balenciaga's Harrods boutique.
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
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.
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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