Inventory Manager
Chanel — Inventory Manager in Seoul. Lead inventory control, cycle counts and stock replenishment for Chanel's Seoul retail operations.
Overview
Chanel is a privately held, global French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The brand is recognized for uncompromising craftsmanship, exacting quality standards and a discreet, heritage-led approach to luxury retail and manufacturing. As an employer, Chanel operates a worldwide retail and supply chain network and emphasizes artisanal excellence, product integrity and client-centric service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end inventory control for assigned stores/regions, ensuring stock accuracy and optimal on-shelf availability.
- Design and execute cycle count programmes, reconcile discrepancies and drive corrective actions to minimise shrinkage and variances.
- Forecast stock requirements and coordinate replenishment with merchandising, warehouse and store operations to optimise stock turns.
- Analyse inventory KPIs (turnover, sell-through, ageing, coverage) and produce regular operational reports for regional management.
- Implement and enforce inventory policies and physical security procedures in collaboration with loss-prevention and store teams.
- Liaise with logistics, distribution centres and external carriers to resolve stock movement exceptions and expedite critical shipments.
- Lead or support stock transfers, returns and end-of-season flows, ensuring data integrity within the inventory/ERP system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable experience in inventory control, stock reconciliation and retail replenishment; luxury retail experience preferred.
- Strong analytical capability with proven experience translating inventory metrics into operational improvements.
- Proven track record of implementing cycle counts and loss-prevention controls with measurable results.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional partners (merchandise, stores, logistics).
Skills
Experience
Mid-level professional with 3–5 years of progressive experience in inventory management or retail operations; prior exposure to luxury or premium retail environments is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CPIM, CILT) are an advantage.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence. Employees are expected to uphold rigorous quality standards, collaborate across functions and contribute to an environment that values heritage, design integrity and client service.