Prada Stock Manager

About Prada

Prada is an emblem of Italian sophistication, intellectual design, and cultural modernity, with a heritage dating to 1913 in Milan. As an employer, the House offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally admired luxury group where creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation are pursued with disciplined excellence. Prada values discerning talent across design, retail, operations, digital, and corporate functions, fostering an environment shaped by curiosity, precision, and respect for heritage. Employees are invited to participate in a dynamic international culture that balances artistic vision with commercial rigor, while advancing the brand’s enduring influence in fashion, leather goods, and contemporary luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage stock KPIs and stockroom organization, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and procedures; maintain accurate inventory levels while minimizing stock losses.
• Coordinate stock team activities and distribute tasks and responsibilities evenly; provide the team with the information and tools required for their work.
• Manage new-joiner induction through coaching, training and feedback; conduct performance assessment interviews in consultation with the General Manager or Store Director.
• Train, coach and supervise staff, escalating performance issues to Store Management.
• Secure stockroom facilities and assigned keys; protect alarm-code confidentiality and ensure the stockroom is attended at all times.
• Monitor stock staff attendance and dependability, and ensure staff arrive on time and clock in appropriately.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, uphold company policies, procedures and regulations, and maintain Prada standards for the organization and cleanliness of the receiving and office areas.
• Execute stock-related directions from corporate partners.
• Ensure merchandise is uploaded and downloaded accurately and on time, and that all incoming and outgoing transfers are entered into SAP when processed.
• Investigate and correct receiving errors or inconsistencies; separate goods by classification and maintain back stock accordingly.
• Prepare products for the sales floor, including applying anti-theft tags and pricing; organize warehouse products according to established criteria.
• Oversee regular cycle counts to ensure accurate on-hand inventories and oversee the repair process.
• Ensure goods are dispatched correctly to clients, the warehouse and other stores; support distribution through all ecommerce platforms and ensure goods are properly handled throughout the process.
• Manage and order packaging and office supplies, and manage and protect store visual props.
• Prepare thoroughly in the months leading up to inventory; work with the corporate office team, including Store Operations Area Manager and Loss Prevention, to prepare and lead the full inventory process.
• Coordinate inventory schedules, reconcile results and submit them to the corporate office.
• Liaise with local Store Operations and Loss Prevention to track developments in stock losses.
• Oversee and schedule weekly cycle counts, compile monthly results and send them to Corporate.
• Ensure Incident Reports (IRs) are completed and communicated to Store Management.
• Liaise with the Technical/Facilities Department, communicate issues and requests such as painters, electricians and fixtures from Italy, and monitor and follow up on requests.
• Monitor and report daily store maintenance issues.
• Coordinate with the corporate office to ensure new hires receive uniforms and new-season uniforms arrive on time and are allocated according to guidelines; monitor the return of uniforms by departing employees and ensure end-of-season destruction of old uniforms.
• Contribute to team efforts and support store performance in achieving sales targets and budget.

Qualifications

• Professional communication skills.
• Digital and computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that meets business needs.
• Ability to lift, push and pull boxes without assistance.
• Ability to pack, unpack and move stock while supporting back-of-house functions.
• Ability to work shifts while standing or walking.

Skills

Workplace

Culture

Prada fosters a intellectually curious and forward-thinking workplace where heritage craftsmanship, contemporary design, and cultural dialogue intersect. As an employer, it encourages disciplined creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and a refined attention to detail, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to one of luxury fashion’s most influential maisons.

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