Christian Dior Inventory Controller
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is a leading maison within the luxury fashion and leather goods sector and is part of the LVMH group. The brand is renowned for its craftsmanship, exacting standards, and global retail network, offering a structured, design-led environment for retail and operational professionals.
Christian Dior Couture in Cannes seeks an Inventory Controller (CDD, full-time) to manage boutique stock, cycle counts and jewellery/watch ledger compliance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as the boutique’s stock reference for all inventory operations: goods receipt, internal transfers, destocking and end-of-life management, loans, set‑asides and preparation for sales periods.
- Perform and reconcile cycle counts according to the predefined calendar; investigate and resolve negative stock situations.
- Ensure consistent implementation of internal control processes across the retail team and escalate compliance issues.
- Support the retail team with operational needs: optimise stock layout, manage packaging and supplies orders, and coordinate equipment requests.
- Manage labelling and re‑labelling of merchandise during price changes and seasonal transitions.
- Supervise after‑sales service (SAV) follow‑up and liaise with relevant departments to resolve customer cases.
- Maintain and apply the regulatory rules of the police ledger for jewellery and watch categories and advise sales teams on related procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years' experience in retail inventory, stock control or logistics — experience in luxury retail strongly preferred.
- Proven mastery of inventory management processes and stock management software.
- Excellent presentation and strong affinity for the luxury fashion universe.
- Highly organised, rigorous and responsive with strong initiative and autonomy.
- Ability to apply regulatory procedures for high‑value jewellery and watch inventory.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in stock control or inventory management within a retail environment; prior experience in luxury goods, jewellery or watch retail is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma (Baccalauréat) or equivalent; vocational qualification in logistics, retail management or a related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France — conveniently close to Nice.
Culture
The maison prizes craftsmanship, discretion and meticulous execution across retail operations. Teams operate in a highly service‑oriented, detail‑driven environment where presentation and adherence to process are paramount. Christian Dior Couture also actively supports diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
About Cerulean
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