Galeries Lafayette Deputy Logistics Manager

Paris Île-de-France France

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Compensation
€65,000–70,000/year
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

About Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette, a prestigious entity within the retail landscape, offers an exhilarating environment that embodies a lifestyle of fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watchmaking, and gastronomy. As part of this vibrant and innovative group, employees are encouraged to embrace creativity and commitment, driving the evolution of commerce and enchanting customers with every interaction.

Galeries Lafayette seeks a Deputy Logistics Manager for its Haussmann store to coordinate logistics and merchandise flows, lead six managers directly and 140–150 employees indirectly, and drive operational performance, budgets and cross-functional improvements. This is a full-time, permanent CDI role with executive status, paying €65,000–€70,000 annually depending on profile, with fixed remuneration paid over 13 months.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the Logistics and Merchandise Flow management team, including participating in recruitment and onboarding, supporting new employees’ training with HR, providing ongoing team development, setting departmental objectives, coordinating operational work across services, chairing weekly cross-functional meetings, and maintaining effective relationships with Sales, Supply Chain, and Buying and Merchandising.
  • Coordinate operational planning and resources in line with business fluctuations, including inventory management, storage allocation, flow scheduling, goods receipt and availability, and customer-order delivery and dispatch.
  • Optimise merchandise flows from delivery at the loading docks through storage and product availability for sales teams to delivery of customer purchases.
  • Manage personnel and general operating budgets, provide monthly reporting, and contribute to budget and forecast preparation.
  • Monitor operational performance through KPIs and improvement plans; prepare the annual activity review and recommend development priorities.
  • Propose improvements to operational processes, replenishment systems, logistics organisation, and storage capacity to the Logistics and Merchandise Flow Director.
  • Coordinate and participate in meetings with Buying and Merchandising and the Sales Directorate Committee.
  • Contribute to preparation of the Logistics Directorate Committee by proposing cross-functional topics, raising issues and solutions, and coordinating external speakers presenting cross-functional topics.

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience in similar roles, with proven team-management experience.
  • Master’s degree (Bac +5) specialising in Supply Chain, Logistics, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Ability to adapt to changing situations.
  • Project-management ability, with rigour and strong organisational skills.
  • Analytical and synthesis skills, with a cross-functional perspective and the ability to identify key issues quickly.
  • Strong written communication and persuasive presentation skills.
  • Excellent listening and collaboration skills; ability to foster shared objectives.
  • Exemplary discretion when handling confidential matters.
  • Ambition and a results-oriented approach that supports business performance.
  • Fluent French and English.

Skills

Team leadership Recruitment and employee training Operational planning and coordination Inventory and storage management Merchandise flow management Budget management and reporting KPI monitoring and performance improvement Project management Analytical and synthesis skills Written communication and persuasion Cross-functional collaboration French English

Experience

At least 5 years in similar roles, including proven team-management experience.

Education

Master’s degree (Bac +5) specialising in Supply Chain, Logistics, or an equivalent qualification.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

The setting Île-de-France

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Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 65,000 to EUR 70,000 per annum.

Benefits

Fixed remuneration paid over 13 months; profit-sharing and incentive bonus; employee discount on purchases, combinable with current promotions; 80% reimbursement of transport costs; personalised onboarding support; diverse career development opportunities.

Culture

Galeries Lafayette fosters a culture of innovation and joy, where each day presents new opportunities and challenges. Employees are part of a creative and committed team, dedicated to redefining the retail experience.

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Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette Deputy Logistics Manager

Paris, France

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