Cartier International Merchandiser — Jewellery
Cartier — Paris: International Merchandiser (Joaillerie) to manage global assortment, forecasting and inventory for fine jewellery.
Overview
Cartier is a preeminent maison of fine jewellery and watchmaking, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. As part of the Richemont group, the brand operates a global retail and wholesale network and maintains exacting standards across product, retail experience and client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute international assortment and merchandising strategies for the jewellery category across assigned markets and channels.
- Own seasonal product plans, SKU rationalization and lifecycle management to maximize sell-through and margin.
- Prepare demand forecasts, allocation plans and replenishment strategies in collaboration with regional merchandising and retail operations teams.
- Monitor sales performance and KPIs; translate quantitative insight into tactical actions and range adjustments.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with design, buying, supply chain, marketing and visual merchandising to ensure coherent product launches and in-store presentation.
- Manage price architecture, promotion strategies and full-price sell-through to protect brand positioning and profitability.
- Support commercial negotiations with suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure optimal terms and delivery schedules.
- Drive continuous improvement of merchandising processes and contribute to global merchandise planning tools and reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Fashion or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
- Proven commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into merchandising decisions.
- Strong analytical capability with experience in demand forecasting, inventory control and KPI analysis.
- Excellent stakeholder management; experience working with design, buying, supply chain and retail teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of luxury positioning and product lifecycle in premium jewellery or watch categories.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities across time zones.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 5+ years of progressive merchandising or buying experience, ideally within luxury jewellery, watches or premium accessories; international scope or multi-market exposure preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Fashion or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.316 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 67 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.727 open positions — 101 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Cartier cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, aesthetic excellence and meticulous attention to detail. The workplace is collaborative and international, emphasizing professional development, cross-disciplinary cooperation and stewardship of a storied luxury heritage.
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