International Merchandising Project Manager

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Other
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Cartier — International Merchandising Project Manager in Paris. Lead cross‑border merchandising projects, assortment strategy and product launches for Cartier in Paris.

Overview

Cartier is a preeminent maison in fine jewellery and watchmaking, internationally recognised for craftsmanship, heritage design and elevated client service. The brand operates within the Richemont group and combines artisanal savoir‑faire with sophisticated global retail and wholesale operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end‑to‑end international merchandising projects, from concept and assortment definition through to in‑market execution and post‑launch analysis.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional teams — commercial planning, buying, supply chain, retail, marketing and creative — to deliver product launches and seasonal ranges on schedule.
  • Define assortment architecture and allocation recommendations tailored to regional market demand and boutique profiles.
  • Develop merchandising calendars, project plans and governance to ensure alignment across markets and stakeholders.
  • Analyse sell‑through, inventory positions and merchandising KPIs to refine ranges and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare executive‑level presentations and commercial cases to support range decisions and investment requests.
  • Ensure compliance with brand positioning and visual merchandising standards across territories.
  • Support implementation of merchandising tools and processes (assortment planning, PLM/ERP integrations) with local teams.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to manage complex cross‑border projects with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in assortment planning, allocation and inventory optimisation.
  • Excellent analytical skills, able to translate sales and inventory data into actionable merchandising decisions.
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • Professional working proficiency in English; proficiency in French or another major market language is advantageous.
  • Availability to travel regularly to regional offices and flagship boutiques.

Skills

Assortment planning Range building Allocation strategy Forecasting and commercial analytics Project management and cross‑functional coordination Merchandising KPI monitoring Advanced Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint PLM systems (implementation and governance) Familiarity with ERP/Retail systems (e.g. SAP Retail / merchandising modules)

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in merchandising, commercial planning or retail project management within luxury goods, premium fashion, jewellery or watches; demonstrable track record of delivering international merchandising programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management or equivalent; a master’s degree or specialised training in luxury retail is desirable.

Culture

Cartier blends a deep respect for artisanal craft with rigorous commercial discipline; the environment values discretion, attention to detail and long‑term stewardship of the brand. Teams operate in a collaborative, international setting with high expectations for quality, client service and professional integrity.