Yves Saint Laurent Operations Manager
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $80,000–84,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is a Parisian maison celebrated for its modern, masculine-feminine aesthetic and leading position in luxury ready-to-wear and accessories. The house is part of the Kering Group and operates flagship boutiques and global retail locations that combine artisanal craftsmanship with a contemporary, fashion-forward identity.
Saint Laurent Yorkdale seeks an Operations Manager in Toronto to oversee inventory, back-office operations and store compliance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage warehouse stock flow and ensure correct rotation of merchandise to minimise loss and obsolescence.
- Prepare and execute the annual inventory; investigate and resolve discrepancies with appropriate action plans.
- Monitor monthly cycle counts and turning inventories; implement and follow up on corrective action plans.
- Implement and ensure adherence to HQ-defined back-office action plans and store-level follow-up.
- Support Store Director and Assistant Store Director in achieving sales KPIs through operational excellence and staff oversight.
- Supervise store image and presentation standards; ensure all staff understand and maintain brand visual and service expectations.
- Handle complex customer complaints and sensitive back-office incidents to resolution.
- Recruit, supervise and develop operational staff including administrative assistants, cashiers, stock keepers, security and tailor services.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in stock management, inventory control and administrative retail operations.
- Proven managerial experience supervising teams (minimum 3 direct reports).
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute inventory action plans and reconcile discrepancies.
- Strong interpersonal skills with persuasive communication and conflict-resolution capabilities.
- Commitment to operational compliance across legal, safety, sustainability and HR requirements.
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of hands-on experience managing stock and administrative retail operations, with at least some experience supervising a small operational team (3+ direct reports).
Education
Post-secondary diploma or degree in business, retail management, supply chain or related field preferred; equivalent retail operations experience will be considered.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 80,000 to CAD 84,000 per annum.
Culture
Saint Laurent retail environments combine high-fashion rigor with a fast-paced, service-driven retail culture. The maison emphasises exacting standards of presentation, discreet luxury service, and collaborative teamwork, offering employees exposure to elevated brand operations within the Kering group.
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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Yves Saint Laurent, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Store Operations Manager», «Retail Operations Manager», «Back Office & Inventory Manager», «Inventory and Logistics Manager», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.