Senior Digital Merchandiser, Leather Goods (Women's Bags)
Saint Laurent — Senior Digital Merchandiser (Leather Goods) in Paris. Lead e‑commerce assortment, stock optimisation and collection launches for women's bags.
Overview
Saint Laurent is a leading French maison within the Kering luxury group, recognised for its modern, couture-inflected ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. The brand combines heritage craftsmanship with progressive creative direction to maintain a global presence across flagship stores, concessions and digital channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own commercial performance and visual coherence of the women's leather goods assortment across digital channels (brand website, concessions and marketplaces).
- Monitor sales performance and optimise stock cover and allocation to maximise sell‑through across the digital network.
- Propose targeted commercial actions and assortment adjustments to meet growth and sell‑through objectives.
- Communicate weekly replenishment requirements to Supply Chain and coordinate allocation of seasonal product.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of the product offer to define the assortment for each door.
- Prepare and participate in four annual buying sessions: analysis, collection purchases, concessions reviews and buying debriefs for Top Management.
- Coordinate collection launches and merchandising entries on YSL.COM with Visual Merchandising, Retail Merchandising and Operations teams.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, E‑Business, Merchandising Planning, Retail Merchandising, Collection Merchandising and external partners to align assortment, planning and product feedback.
Qualifications
- Degree from a business school or equivalent higher education in commerce/management.
- Minimum 5 years' proven experience in Retail Merchandising, Buying/Purchasing or Digital Merchandising.
- Fluent English (explicit requirement).
- Strong analytical aptitude with an ability to translate data into actionable commercial decisions.
- Deep knowledge of the leather goods market and strong product sensibility.
- Highly organised, rigorous, proactive and able to work effectively within cross‑functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum five years' relevant experience in retail merchandising, buying/purchasing or digital merchandising, preferably with exposure to leather goods and e‑commerce environments.
Education
Business school degree or equivalent qualification in commerce, merchandising, or a related discipline.
Culture
Saint Laurent cultivates a high‑performance, creative workplace anchored in craftsmanship and contemporary design. As part of the Kering group, the maison values innovation, collaboration and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering a professional environment where individual talent and collective excellence are encouraged.