Christian Dior Merchandising Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is a preeminent haute couture and luxury fashion house within the LVMH group. Renowned for its ateliers, exacting standards of craftsmanship and global retail network, the maison combines creative leadership with rigorous commercial organisation to deliver couture, ready-to-wear and leather goods across international markets.
Christian Dior Couture — Merchandising Manager in Ho Chi Minh City. Lead merchandising, inventory and reporting for Fashion & Leather Goods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as primary liaison between Vietnam boutiques and the Regional Merchandising team, ensuring synchronization of assortment, allocations and collection cadence.
- Analyze sales performance and customer buying behavior to inform assortment decisions, Open-To-Buy proposals and replenishment strategies.
- Manage stock transfers and boutique requests to optimise availability and sales conversion; consolidate boutique requests and follow up with sender countries.
- Coordinate product replenishment and allocation with Regional Team, monitor stock levels by product line and propose action plans to reach optimal inventory.
- Oversee inventory control activities including monitoring physical inventory counts, reconciling discrepancies and supporting monthly stock-taking for audit purposes.
- Track delivery schedules and shipment status for assigned product lines; report on product quality and defective items.
- Support new product launches: provide merchandising support, assist in product training for retail teams, and ensure effective in-store implementation.
- Generate and maintain order maps and prepare weekly and monthly reports on sales, merchandising issues and recommended corrective actions.
- Monitor retail KPIs and coordinate incentive initiatives to boost boutique performance.
Qualifications
- University degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a merchandising function within luxury retail or a closely related service industry.
- Proven track record in inventory management, allocation and stock reconciliation.
- Familiarity with customs and tax regulations affecting cross-border merchandise movements.
- Strong analytical capability and commercial acumen with experience producing sales and assortment reports.
Skills
Experience
Minimum five years of progressive experience in merchandising within luxury goods retail, with demonstrable experience managing allocations, inventory and cross-border coordination with regional teams.
Education
University degree or above in a relevant field.
Workplace
This position is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Culture
Christian Dior Couture fosters a culture of creative excellence and exacting attention to craft, balanced with commercial rigor expected of a global luxury maison. The working environment emphasises collaboration across ateliers, regional offices and boutiques, with strong client‑centric and professional development opportunities in APAC markets.
About Cerulean
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