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BALENCIAGA - Stock Manager, Bicester (Maternity Cover)

BALENCIAGA
Full-time
On-site
Cherwell District

Summary About us Founded by Spanish-born Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937, the original House of Balenciaga defined modern couture with its many innovations to form and technique. Today it continues to uphold the vision of the House through boundary-pushing collections including women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, and objets d’art. The brand’s unprecedented interactions with the expanding digital realm, material developments, and today’s social responsibilities keep it at the forefront of modernity. In 2021, Balenciaga’s 50th Couture collection—the House’s first since its founder retired in 1968 – reintroduces a standard of cutting-edge elegance. From October 2015 to July 2025, Demna designed both men’s and women’s collections as the Artistic Director. In July 2025, Pierpaolo Piccioli was appointed Creative Director of Balenciaga. Job Description The Stock Manager contributes to increase Store turnover by ensuring that all the Back of House processes are in compliance with legal, safety, internal requirements, sustainability, HR and stock organization. Talent Profile: Significant experience in managing stock and back of house administrative tasks Successful experience of a leading team in line with UK HR practices Interpersonal skills, persuasiveness, and the ability to influence Precision and organizational skills Adaptability, openness, curiosity High availability and responsiveness Ability to prioritize task execution based on business needs Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure Competent computer skills (Word and Excel) Responsibilities: Follow-up and control the monthly turning inventories and specific action plans Prepare the annual inventory and look for any discrepancies Guarantee consistent level of stock to achieve sales target Build strong partnerships with the relevant stakeholders to maximise efficiency Provide high quality feedback and requested reports to the Store Manager Participate in maintaining a positive work environment Promote the culture of the brand internally and externally Ensure store’s visual elements are in line with corporate standards Guarantee excellent customer experience as and when involved in the after sales process Handle all administrative and operational procedures related to the merchandise flow Implement specific Back Office action plans defined with the HQ and Store director and guarantee follow up at store level Report, alert, transfer information properly to the Store Director for product turn-over (the right product at the right time in the right place) Prepare, pack and ship merchandise to the outlets and warehouse Adhere to all Company Policies & and follow all Company Operational Procedures Job Type Regular Start Date 2026-01-01 Schedule Full time Organization Balenciaga UK Ltd. Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968.Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as “ The Couturier of the Couturiers” by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brand’s identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015, Demna Gvasalia has designed both men’s and women’s collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion.

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