Galeries Lafayette Merchandise Flow Assistant (Work‑Study)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 21, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A leading French luxury maison within the global luxury goods ecosystem. The employer combines artisanal product excellence with sophisticated retail and logistics operations and typically offers structured work‑study (alternance) programmes to develop operational talent across stores, warehouses and corporate centres.
Leading luxury maison — Paris: Merchandise Flow Assistant (Work‑Study) role supporting inbound/outbound flows, inventory and logistics operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the merchandise flow manager with daily inbound and outbound product flows between warehouses, stores and distribution centres.
- Support goods reception: check shipments, validate packing lists, register receipts in the inventory system and coordinate product quarantines or investigations.
- Coordinate with carriers, internal logistics teams and retail operations to schedule deliveries and resolve transit exceptions.
- Maintain accurate stock records through cycle counts, reconciliation and correction of inventory discrepancies.
- Process returns, transfers and stock adjustments following internal procedures and quality standards.
- Produce and update operational reports and KPIs (flow times, fill‑rates, exception rates) to support continuous improvement.
- Participate in projects to optimise merchandise routing, packaging, store replenishment and EDI processes.
- Support ad hoc administrative tasks: purchase order follow‑up, invoice checks, customs documentation when applicable.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a higher education programme (Bachelor / BTS / Licence pro) in supply chain, logistics, retail operations, business or a closely related field.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple operational priorities.
- Good numerical literacy and comfort with reporting, KPIs and basic data analysis.
- Ability to work in cross‑functional teams and liaise with warehouse, store and carrier stakeholders.
- Proactive problem‑solver with a methodical approach to exception handling.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or short‑term experience in logistics, retail operations or warehouse environments is advantageous but not required; the role is designed for a student in a work‑study programme seeking hands‑on operational exposure.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor, BTS or Licence programme in supply chain, logistics, business administration or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship track).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The employer cultivates a detail‑oriented, process‑driven culture that values craftsmanship and operational excellence. The workplace emphasises cross‑functional collaboration, mentorship for alternating students, and practical learning on live retail and logistics operations.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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