Yves Saint Laurent Regional Merchandising Manager, Women's Ready-to-Wear
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 19, 2026
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.
Saint Laurent seeks a Regional Merchandising Manager to lead Women's RTW strategy across EMEA. Permanent role based in Paris.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define seasonal assortments for the EMEA network during showroom campaigns and optimize store allocation to maximize sales and sell-through performance
- Monitor sales forecasts by quarter and season; analyze weekly and monthly business performance through reporting and KPI tracking
- Lead monthly assortment reviews and allocation strategies; manage COV sales plans by defining APS/AWS projections in alignment with headquarters merchandising teams
- Drive reorder strategy on best-selling SKUs from current and past seasons to support revenue objectives
- Act as key point of contact for boutiques regarding assortment challenges and business needs; partner closely with Retail, Visual Merchandising, CRM, and Training teams
- Oversee stock transfers, replenishment, and VIC requests throughout the season; support boutique expansion and client activation projects
- Create and share operational guidelines and merchandising communications with the retail network; prepare product training materials and seasonal launch guidelines
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Retail Merchandising, ideally for the women's universe
- Strong fashion sensibility and product knowledge in Women's Ready-to-Wear
- Excellent analytical mindset with strong business acumen
- Demonstrated proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven approach
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Retail Merchandising, ideally with responsibility for the women's or ready-to-wear categories. Demonstrated track record managing product assortments, sales planning, and retail partnerships in a luxury environment.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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.
About Cerulean
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