Christian Dior Merchandiser, Exotic Leather Bags & Special Projects

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Department
Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 5, 2026

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior Couture is the couture and leather‑goods maison of Dior, recognised for its heritage-led creativity, meticulous craftsmanship and global retail presence. The Maison operates within the broader luxury group LVMH and seeks to combine artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous commercial excellence across its fashion and leather goods businesses.

Christian Dior Couture — Paris: Merchandiser, Exotic Leather Bags & Special Projects. Lead assortment planning, sales analysis and cross‑functional coordination.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define and propose buying recommendations by boutique typology ahead of showrooms and support commercial decision‑making for the Women's Leather Goods category.
  • Ensure accurate capture of purchase commitments and data in the Buying Tool and coordinate with regional merchandisers to shape assortments and strategies.
  • Analyse showroom orders and weekly sales to produce actionable insights; maintain weekly reporting by product (skins, lines) and by region/boutique.
  • Monitor and track weekly deliveries with Supply Chain, escalate supply or delay risks, and contribute to stock controls and markdown recommendations.
  • Manage the permanent assortment lifecycle (introduction and discontinuation of SKUs) and prepare high‑end assortment recommendations for specific events.
  • Deliver ad hoc analyses and detailed studies to support budget preparations, strategic notes and executive presentations.
  • Conduct competitive intelligence: follow competitor launches and market events, collect market‑specific needs and identify new business opportunities.
  • Liaise regularly with Visual Merchandising to communicate business priorities and support guideline preparation for in‑store presentation.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent from an engineering school, IEP or university.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in merchandising, assortment planning or buying within fashion or luxury leather goods with measurable results.
  • Strong numerical and analytical aptitude with proven experience in sales reporting and assortment optimisation.
  • Excellent organisational skills, autonomy, proactivity and capacity to manage cross‑functional projects.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills in French and English; strong presentation capabilities.
  • High attention to detail, commercial sensibility and a passion for luxury, fashion and retail.

Skills

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Buying Tool Assortment planning Sales reporting Competitive analysis Project management Stakeholder collaboration

Experience

Minimum three years' experience in a merchandising, buying or assortment planning role within luxury fashion or leather goods, with proven delivery of assortment recommendations and commercial performance.

Education

Degree from an engineering school, IEP (Institut d'études politiques) or university (Master's level or equivalent).

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Christian Dior Couture combines haute couture heritage with a contemporary, creative workplace where precision and excellence are expected. The Maison fosters cross‑disciplinary collaboration, values initiative and offers a global, fast‑paced environment; it also maintains a long‑standing commitment to inclusion and diversity, including an employment programme for people with disabilities.

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