Christian Dior Store Operations Manager
Christian Dior Couture (Paris) seeks a Store Operations Manager to lead inventory, back‑office systems and store logistics.
Overview
Christian Dior Couture is an iconic Parisian haute couture and luxury ready-to-wear house, renowned for craftsmanship, creativity and client service. As part of the LVMH group, the Maison combines couture savoir‑faire with global retail operations and a pronounced focus on experiential luxury.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee daily store operations across Paris boutiques to ensure smooth sales flow and exceptional client service.
- Manage inventory and logistics: supervise inbound/outbound goods processes (receptions, order tracking, ticketing, transfers, shipments) and coordinate weekly counts and annual inventory.
- Implement and maintain loss-prevention procedures and best practices for storage and stock handling.
- Own all store SOPs: deploy, update and train teams on operational procedures and policies.
- Supervise after‑sales services (repairs, returns): manage client correspondence, administrative follow-up and performance reporting with corrective action when required.
- Control cash operations and monitor store expenditures to ensure financial compliance.
- Act as the store reference for back‑office systems (Shop In Dior, Xpert, CARE, Dior in Stock, Census/Cycle Count, E‑services): train staff, drive adoption and ensure correct usage.
- Support digital and omnichannel retail initiatives (Dior Star, personalization, omnichannel services) in coordination with the digital coordinator.
- Manage facilities and supplies (uniforms, consumables) and oversee store maintenance and upkeep.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership in retail store operations with a strong service‑orientation and client-first mindset.
- Deep knowledge of inventory control, stock procedures and loss-prevention strategies.
- Experience implementing and training teams on SOPs and operational policies.
- Strong organizational skills with a methodical, rigorous approach to execution and reporting.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects (digital/omnichannel initiatives) and liaise with support functions.
Skills
Experience
Typically 7–10 years of progressive retail operations experience; candidates with 10+ years in luxury fashion retail or multi-boutique store operations are strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, retail management, hospitality or a related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
The Maison prioritizes excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and a relentless focus on the client experience. Working at Christian Dior Couture means joining a high‑performance environment where creativity and operational discipline coexist; the company also promotes diversity and has an active commitment to the employment of people with disabilities.
About Cerulean
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