Prada Group Stock Manager

About Prada Group

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group is a paragon of excellence with a perpetual focus on innovation. As a global leader in the luxury goods sector, the Group operates in over 45 countries under the brands PRADA, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, and Pasticceria Marchesi, employing individuals from over 100 nationalities. As part of a prestigious conglomerate, the Prada Group offers a dynamic and creative work environment that values talent and passion, fostering professional growth and development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stockroom operations, ensuring products are received, stored, organized and moved in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage stock transfers, returns, e-commerce orders, damaged and non-sellable products, repairs and packaging, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Ensure all product movements are correctly recorded in IT systems and maintain accurate documentation.
• Organize and conduct physical and cycle inventories, investigate discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Optimize stockroom space, organization, security and cleanliness in collaboration with the Store Manager and Store Operations Manager.
• Ensure proper product care, protection and packaging in store and for transfers and e-commerce shipments.
• Support the Sales and Visual Merchandising teams as required, ensuring product availability on the sales floor.
• Monitor and implement relevant KPIs, operational guidelines and company procedures.
• Plan and coordinate the stock team’s activities, ensuring tasks and responsibilities are clearly allocated.
• Manage, coach and develop team members through regular training, feedback and performance reviews.
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members, ensuring alignment with company standards and procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with the Store Manager, Store Operations Manager and relevant external providers, escalating operational issues promptly when necessary.

Qualifications

• Fluent French is mandatory; English is a plus.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Rigorous, detail-oriented and reliable, with a strong focus on accuracy and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly regarding stock accuracy and inventory discrepancies.
• Hands-on and proactive approach, with a strong team spirit and collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable working with KPIs, inventory management systems and operational procedures.
• Strong communication and people management skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop a team.

Skills

Experience

5 to 8 years of relevant experience in stock; 3 to 5 years of experience managing and developing a team.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.

Culture

The Prada Group fosters a creative and international work environment, driven by curiosity and the pursuit of excellence. The company values the development of talent and passion, providing a platform for employees to advance their professional journeys.

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