OTB Group Stockroom Associate
Maison Margiela (OTB Group) in Paris seeks a Stockroom Associate to manage inventory, receiving, transfers and cycle counts.
Overview
Maison Margiela is a Paris-based avant-garde fashion house renowned for deconstructive design and conceptual luxury. Part of the OTB Group, the maison operates alongside sister brands within a global luxury conglomerate, maintaining high standards of craftsmanship, editorial creativity and discreet client service across ready-to-wear, accessories and lifestyle categories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive and process incoming deliveries in strict accordance with group receiving procedures.
- Inspect and verify product quality and conformity upon receipt, escalating non-conformities as required.
- Prepare and manage inter-store transfers and returns of collections following internal protocols.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory reconciliations to guarantee stock accuracy and analyse discrepancies.
- Propose and implement corrective action plans to reduce unknown stock variances and improve shrinkage control.
- Organise reserve storage to optimise replenishment flow, maintain cleanliness and order, and facilitate efficient back-of-house operations.
- Monitor stock rotation and turnover in-store to anticipate replenishment needs and support merchandising teams.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of store performance indicators and inventory KPIs.
Qualifications
- Proven, significant experience in stock management within retail, ideally in premium or luxury environments.
- Strong commercial sensibility with an orientation to results and operational excellence.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to coordinate with sales, visual merchandising and logistics teams.
- High attention to detail, methodical approach and strong organisational skills.
- Familiarity with retail stock procedures and basic inventory controls.
Skills
Experience
Significant, demonstrable experience in retail inventory or stockroom operations, preferably gained in a premium or luxury retail environment; experience must include receiving, cycle counting and managing transfers/returns.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in logistics, retail or supply-chain operations preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Maison Margiela cultivates a discreet, creative and rigorous workplace where conceptual design meets operational precision. As part of the OTB Group, the brand emphasises craftsmanship, collaborative cross-brand expertise and high standards of client service, offering a work environment that values attention to detail and respect for heritage.
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