Yves Saint Laurent Junior Digital Merchandiser Buyer

About Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.

Role & Responsibilities

• Track sales performance and optimize stock coverage for leather goods across the digital network, proposing adaptive actions to achieve growth and sell-through targets
• Communicate weekly replenishment needs to Supply Chain teams and manage allocation of seasonal products across all digital doors
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of product assortment for each sales channel, serving as a catalyst for continuous improvement
• Escalate e-commerce requirements to Planning and Collection Merchandising teams, flagging critical needs and market insights
• Prepare analytical briefings for buying sessions (approximately 6 annually), execute collection purchases, and capture product feedback for design teams
• Conduct buying reviews with concession partners and prepare comprehensive Buying Debrief presentations for senior leadership
• Animate product categories on YSL.COM by updating visual merchandising and commercial entry points
• Coordinate collection launches with Visual Merchandising, Retail Merchandising, and Operations teams to ensure seamless execution
• Define product assortment strategy—both qualitative and quantitative—across high-impact periods, including cultural events, marketing activations, and seasonal moments

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in digital merchandising, e-commerce, or retail buying
• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data assessment
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier and internal stakeholder relationships
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to execute multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management and inventory optimization in a luxury context

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in digital merchandising, e-commerce buying, or retail operations, ideally within the luxury fashion or premium goods sector. A background in inventory management, merchandise planning, or product assortment strategy is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience in luxury retail or e-commerce may be considered.

Workplace

Culture

Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.

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