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Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

International Retail Operations Manager

Inventory Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeÎle-de-France, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • You have at least 5 to 8 years of experience in Retail Operations, ideally in an international, multi-site, demanding environment in luxury or fashion.
  • You have hands-on experience with boutiques, stock teams, store openings, or a regional Retail Operations scope, and can turn field needs into practical solutions.
  • You have managed or supervised a team and can delegate, challenge, support, and develop employees while maintaining high standards.
  • You are proficient with the main Retail tools and systems, including Excel and PowerPoint, and a point-of-sale environment such as Shopify or CEGID.
  • You can prioritize, structure work, and resolve problems quickly while maintaining execution quality and standards.
  • You work collaboratively, hands-on, and with a solutions-oriented approach; you listen to boutique teams, challenge when necessary, and build processes with their users.
  • You are comfortable working in an international environment and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the Retail Operations roadmap based on a field assessment of the network’s strengths, pain points, and needs, establishing common standards that serve boutique realities.
  • Structure and deploy the network’s main operating processes, particularly inventory, stock management, and the Store Handbook, with the handbook deployment targeted for Q1 2027.
  • Ensure and secure supplies of non-merchandise items required for boutique operations, including packaging, shopping bags, uniforms, and consumables, by building centralized processes that reduce shortages and improve demand forecasting.
  • Create an OPEX purchasing strategy, establish a global renegotiation strategy for existing contracts, and develop and manage the network-wide OPEX budget.
  • Structure preventive and corrective maintenance for all boutiques to limit financial and operational risks, including establishing operational maintenance contracts for store openings.
  • Ensure boutique traceability and regulatory compliance by defining and monitoring the annual risk-prevention action plan in coordination with Human Resources.
  • Work with IT to resolve issues related to SAP and boutique systems and support the rollout of new Retail tools.
  • Manage and develop the Retail Operations team, strengthen coordination with regional teams, Area Managers, and headquarters functions, and represent Retail in cross-functional matters.
  • Create greater alignment between headquarters and regions, harmonize Retail Operations standards, and progressively support local teams in becoming more autonomous.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in an international, multi-site, demanding environment in luxury or fashion is preferred.
  • Knowledge of SAP and Adyen is an important asset.

About the Company

Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

Polène Paris creates luxury leather goods, focusing on handcrafted handbags and accessories designed in Paris. The company sells its products directly to customers online and through select retail partners, aiming at a global audience of fashion-conscious buyers. Its products are made with premium materials and built to be timeless, emphasizing quality craftsmanship over trendiness. Polène sets itself apart by combining traditional handcraftsmanship with modern, understated design and a selective distribution approach, rather than relying on mass-market channels. The goal is to grow a premium brand that offers durable, elegant pieces that resonate with discerning customers through strong social media presence and influencer collaborations.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.4M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2016

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