Galeries Lafayette Assistant Merchandise Flow Manager (Work‑Study)

About Galeries Lafayette

A leading luxury fashion house within a major luxury group, renowned for its craftsmanship, seasonal collections and global retail network. The employer combines a strong creative heritage with sophisticated retail and supply‑chain operations, offering international exposure and structured development paths for early‑career talent.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support daily management of merchandise flows between suppliers, central warehouses and retail points to ensure on‑time deliveries and accurate assortments.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, monitor transport schedules and follow up on deviations or delays with logistics providers.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory data across ERP/WMS systems and point‑of‑sale to ensure stock accuracy.
• Produce and analyse operational KPIs and regular reports (lead times, in‑transit stock, fill‑rates) to support decision making.
• Liaise with merchandising, planning, retail and customer‑facing teams to prioritise allocations and manage replenishment during launches and peak seasons.
• Handle claims, discrepancies and corrective actions with carriers, suppliers and warehouses until resolution.
• Contribute to process improvement projects and ad‑hoc initiatives to optimise flow efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Support seasonal peak operations, product launches and roll‑outs by coordinating execution plans and resource needs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Merchandising or equivalent (work‑study/alternance required).
• Previous internship(s) or short experience in logistics, supply chain or retail operations is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced, seasonal environment.
• Professional communication skills; able to liaise across merchandising, logistics and retail teams.

Skills

Experience

Work‑study position suited to candidates with limited professional experience; previous internships (3–12 months) in logistics, inventory control, merchandising or retail operations preferred.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Merchandising or a related discipline (alternance/work‑study required).

Workplace

Culture

The employer fosters a results‑driven, cross‑functional culture that values craftsmanship, operational excellence and collaborative problem‑solving. Early‑career colleagues benefit from close mentorship, exposure to international retail operations and opportunities to contribute to high‑visibility seasonal projects.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.