Stock Controller

Location LisbonLisbonPortugal
Type Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 18, 2026
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Hermès — Lisbon: Stock Controller role managing inventory, merchandise reception and stock flows. Portuguese required, 3+ years.

Overview

Hermès is a leading French luxury maison celebrated for its leather goods, silk, ready-to-wear and commitment to artisanal craftsmanship. The role is within Hermès' Iberian organisation (Hermès International operations in Portugal), which upholds rigorous quality standards, a culture of refinement and a people-centred approach to retail and logistics.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Maintain optimized control of the store’s inventory to ensure product availability, quality and security.
  • Act as backup to the Stock Manager for withdrawals from the central warehouse (Vémars), including planning and executing stock pulls.
  • Monitor daily stock levels, analyse short- and medium-term product needs and request merchandise from the central warehouse based on sales input from Floor Managers and commercial strategy.
  • Plan orders according to lead times and follow shipments from the central warehouse to in-store reception.
  • Receive merchandise, validate and register goods in the system, apply product labelling and ensure correct placement.
  • Carry out qualitative and quantitative quality control of incoming merchandise.
  • Manage physical storage and organisation of the stockroom with a systematic, logistics-focused approach.
  • Control stock movements (transfers in/out) and validate stock transactions in the system.
  • Analyse transaction history and support price update processes.
  • Ensure administrative follow-up in compliance with Group procedures and participate actively in periodic and full inventories.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in stock/inventory management within retail.
  • Native-level Portuguese required.
  • Proficient English (minimum B2) — applicants will undertake an English test.
  • Strong organisational accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Analytical mindset with strategic thinking and a solid understanding of logistics flows.
  • Effective team-working, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of stock management software; hands-on experience with CEGID is highly valued.

Skills

CEGID Inventory analysis Stock planning and forecasting Goods receiving, tagging and placement Stock transfer and transaction validation Logistics flow management Inventory counting and reconciliation

Experience

Minimum three years of demonstrated experience managing stock or inventory within a retail environment, preferably luxury retail and with exposure to central warehouse operations.

Education

Secondary education (high school) required; vocational training or certificate in logistics, supply chain or retail operations is preferred.

Culture

Hermès fosters a culture founded on artisanal excellence, discretion and respect for people. The organisation emphasises meticulousness, long-term commitment and collaborative working, with a clear stance on equality, ethics and inclusion across its Iberian teams.