Christian Dior Senior Merchandiser - Women's Footwear

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Posted
Mar 10, 2025

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its commitment to luxury and innovation in fashion. As an employer, Christian Dior Couture fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and celebrating unique identities since 2013.

Join Christian Dior Couture in Paris as a Senior Merchandiser for Women's Footwear. This full-time role requires 5-7 years of experience in luxury fashion merchandising.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and update sales forecasts in collaboration with the Sales Planning team.
  • Coordinate with the Supply Chain to ensure timely delivery of seasonal products and maintain stock availability of permanent items.
  • Propose tactical and permanent restocking strategies.
  • Define the product range for biannual sales.
  • Participate in the construction of the Open-to-Buy (OTB) in collaboration with Business Planning teams.
  • Update the permanent catalog with each collection launch and assess distribution network efficiency.
  • Develop purchasing strategies and assortment recommendations for different store types.
  • Update purchasing tools and store segmentation.
  • Partner with regional teams during showroom purchases.
  • Prepare pre-brief and debrief meetings for top management.
  • Monitor currency fluctuations and strategic product pricing to ensure competitive positioning.

Qualifications

  • Degree from a Business School in Commerce, Marketing, or Management.
  • 5-7 years of prior experience in a Buyer/Merchandiser role within the Luxury/Fashion/Ready-to-Wear sector.
  • Strong retail knowledge, numerical acumen, and analytical sensitivity.
  • Passion for fashion with a keen awareness of current trends.

Skills

Excellent written and oral presentation skills. Dynamic, quick-thinking, autonomous, and proactive. Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit, and enthusiasm. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Fluency in English is essential.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the luxury fashion industry is required.

Education

Degree in Commerce, Marketing, or Management from a recognized institution.

Workplace

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

Benefits

The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement within a globally recognized luxury brand.

Culture

Christian Dior Couture is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, encouraging the employment of individuals with disabilities and celebrating all forms of uniqueness.

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