Stockroom Assistant
Chanel — Stock Assistant in Paris. Manage inventory, deliveries and stockroom operations for a flagship luxury boutique.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French maison of luxury goods renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The brand is celebrated for its artisanal craftsmanship, exacting quality standards and a culture that prioritises discretion, creativity and heritage; boutiques operate as high-touch retail environments where service excellence and internal collaboration are essential.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect and process incoming deliveries; verify quantities and quality against delivery notes and purchase orders.
- Maintain accurate inventory records through regular stocktakes, cycle counts and reconciliation of discrepancies.
- Replenish the sales floor promptly and according to merchandising directives while preserving presentation standards.
- Operate stockroom equipment and scanning devices; prepare and label merchandise for storage, transfer or shipment.
- Support loss-prevention and security protocols, ensuring secure storage, controlled access and correct handling of high-value items.
- Coordinate internal transfers and returns, and prepare items for repairs or alterations as required.
- Provide occasional front-of-house assistance during peak periods, ensuring continuity of customer service.
Qualifications
- Minimum secondary education; vocational training in logistics, retail or supply chain is an advantage.
- Previous experience (typically 1+ year) in retail stock control, warehouse or stockroom operations, preferably within luxury retail.
- Strong organisational skills with acute attention to detail and accuracy.
- Physical ability to handle and move merchandise, including repetitive lifting and prolonged standing.
- High standards of discretion, reliability and professionalism appropriate to a luxury brand environment.
Skills
Experience
Preferably at least one year of hands-on experience in stockroom or inventory roles, ideally within luxury retail or a high-value merchandise environment. Experience with regular cycle counts and handheld scanning devices is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational certification in logistics, retail operations or a related field is a plus.
Culture
Chanel nurtures a culture of craft, refinement and exacting standards. Boutique teams operate with a strong sense of pride and discretion; employees are expected to uphold the maison’s artisanal values while collaborating closely in a service-oriented, detail-driven environment.