Givenchy Retail Buying Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
About Givenchy
Founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, Givenchy stands as a house of aristocratic elegance, audacious modernity, and exceptional savoir-faire within the LVMH family. As an employer, the Maison offers a dynamic environment where couture heritage meets contemporary creativity across fashion, accessories, and beauty. Its teams are invited to contribute to a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, collaboration, and a refined sense of client experience. Givenchy seeks individuals who combine artistic sensitivity with commercial intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and respect for tradition, empowering them to help advance a bold vision of luxury for a new generation.
Givenchy seeks Senior Retail Merchandiser for women's leather goods in Paris, managing category strategy, sales performance, and product assortment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage daily business performance and sell-through metrics across zones and retail locations, analyzing sales data, inventory levels, and regional performance trends
- Develop and implement action plans in partnership with regional teams to maximize sell-through and product velocity
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Collection Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, E-commerce, and 360° teams to optimize product launches and category performance
- Define category budgets in partnership with supply chain teams and forecast seasonal requirements by line and model
- Lead strategic recommendations on reorders, product phasing, and phase-out planning based on product strategy and remaining inventory levels
- Organize and animate showrooms, presenting buying strategies and launch plans to senior management throughout the season
- Build and monitor Open-To-Buy (OTB) allocations in coordination with supply chain partners
- Conduct buyer meetings with regional teams, reviewing assortments, quantities, and performance debriefs
- Balance product line relationships, maintain OTB compliance, and validate quantities by reference and zone
- Define assortment strategies and cluster approaches tailored to each collection and regional market
- Build buying and assortment strategies by cluster and location for each collection cycle
- Track product efficacy and depth of offering at the cluster and store level
- Define permanent assortment offerings and ensure ongoing optimization
Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent university diploma from a business school or equivalent institution
- Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in Retail Merchandising or Central Buying roles within fashion
- Highly developed retail sensibility with strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Deep sensitivity to luxury fashion and heritage sectors
- Exceptional organizational abilities, proactive initiative-taking, and analytical synthesis skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and rigorous approach to data management
- Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative team orientation, and demonstrated autonomy
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to present complex strategies to senior stakeholders
- Native or fluent proficiency in French and English; Italian is advantageous
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in retail merchandising or central buying roles within the fashion industry, with demonstrated expertise in category management, sales analysis, and cross-functional team leadership in a luxury environment.
Education
Master's degree, university diploma, or business school graduate degree (or equivalent qualification).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Givenchy fosters a refined and creative workplace shaped by its couture heritage, where elegance, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship guide daily collaboration. As an employer, the Maison values precision, individuality, and a forward-looking spirit, offering teams an environment where luxury expertise and bold artistic expression can thrive.
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