Galeries Lafayette Merchandise Flow Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A leading luxury retail maison operating a network of boutiques and wholesale channels. The employer combines rigorous product quality standards with high-touch client service and a fast-paced retail supply chain. The role is likely embedded within a regional operations or distribution hub and interacts closely with buying, store operations and external logistics partners.
Confidential luxury brand seeks Merchandise Flow Manager in Clermont-Ferrand to manage stock flows, replenishment and logistics for regional boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own and optimise end-to-end merchandise flows from receiving and distribution to store replenishment and returns across the assigned region.
- Coordinate daily inbound/outbound logistics with warehouses, carriers and regional stores to ensure on-time deliveries and stock accuracy.
- Manage replenishment processes, transfer requests and inventory allocation according to sales performance and merchandising priorities.
- Establish and monitor operational KPIs (OTD, inventory accuracy, lead times, shrinkage) and produce regular reports for merchandising and operations leadership.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with buying, planning, store operations and supply-chain teams to align product launches, visual resets and promotional flows.
- Implement and drive continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, minimise stockouts and optimise transport and handling costs.
- Ensure compliance with brand presentation and quality-control procedures during receiving, handling and inter-store movements.
- Supervise or coordinate with on-site logistics staff and external providers; manage day-to-day escalations and operational incidents.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in retail logistics, inventory management or merchandise flow coordination within fashion or luxury retail.
- Demonstrable experience managing replenishment processes and operational KPIs across multi-site retail networks.
- Strong analytical capability with comfort manipulating data to inform stock decisions and forecast short-term needs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills to coordinate with buying, stores and third-party logistics.
- Fluency in French with professional working proficiency in English preferred (oral and written).
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years in retail logistics, inventory or replenishment roles, preferably within fashion or luxury retail; experience coordinating with warehouses and store networks is essential.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent vocational qualification in supply chain, logistics, business administration or a related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with easy access to Lyon.
Culture
The employer favours a performance-driven yet collaborative environment where operational excellence underpins brand experience. Teams operate with a sense of discipline and attention to detail while supporting creative merchandising cycles characteristic of luxury retail.
About Cerulean
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