- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
The Stock Executive oversees all stock operations and inventory control for a luxury retail environment, ensuring perfect accuracy between physical and system-based inventory at all times. This role manages daily incoming and outbound product flows, replenishment activities, cycle counts, and stock takes while implementing continuous process improvements and maintaining strong coordination across store and corporate teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage all incoming and outbound product flows (receiving, transfers, shipments, returns) with perfect synchronization between physical and system inventory
- Monitor daily replenishment of storage areas on the sales floor, including products and packaging
- Process and close expired reservations daily, reintegrating them into available stock
- Track and correct negative stock situations in collaboration with the reporting manager
- Manage defective and shopsoiled products according to store protocols
- Prepare, execute, and support stock takes and cycle counts
- Scan inventory, investigate discrepancies, and contribute to final Finance department reports
- Propose and implement corrective actions to improve stock accuracy and reduce shrinkage
- Develop and maintain optimized storage organization practices across back and front office areas
- Collaborate with sales and visual merchandising teams to refine storage practices and equipment
- Ensure consistent implementation of stock procedures, 5S controls, and KPIs across all team members
- Train and mentor team members on stock-related processes and tools
- Coordinate with reporting manager, sales teams, and corporate stakeholders (Customer Service, Logistics, Internal Control, Retail Merchandising)
- Contribute actively to team meetings and morning briefs, reporting on operational issues and proposing corrective actions
- Monitor and report key performance indicators including stock accuracy, shrinkage rates, negative stock levels, and stockroom organization quality
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in stock operations, inventory management, or retail operations
- Proven expertise in stock control, inventory accuracy, and warehouse management
- Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and stock procedures
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to implement process improvements and adapt to changing operational requirements
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in stock operations, inventory control, or retail warehouse management within a commercial or luxury retail environment.
Education
Secondary education or equivalent; additional qualifications in supply chain management, inventory control, or retail operations preferred.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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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