Global VM & Store Design Operations Lead

Estée Lauder Companies; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Estée Lauder Companies’ Kilian Paris & Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle seeking a Global SD & VM Operations Manager to lead VM indirect procurement, project management, and creative oversight. You will manage retail projects, ensure on-budget delivery, and coordinate cross-functional teams across platforms.

The role emphasizes planning, supplier negotiations, and financial control, with a strong focus on timeliness and collaboration with external partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in retail design for luxury brands as an in-house project manager.
• Proven project management skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to expand knowledge and expertise.
• Experience developing and negotiating project scopes and budgets with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple teams and projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Responsabilités

• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop realistic budgets and timelines, providing regular project updates.
• Liaise with various departments to establish project specifications and schedules.
• Monitor project risks, elevate issues when necessary, and manage out-of-scope requests.
• Leadership and Coordination: Develop forecasting bulletins (for permanent and launch materials) and verify forecast accuracy with regions and markets.
• Track and deliver VM and retail materials, managing production schedules and warehouse deliveries.
• Monitor project budgets and production activities, communicating status updates and issues to relevant teams.
• VM Collateral Production (Indirect Procurement): Scout and negotiate with suitable suppliers based on project requirements.
• Strong knowledge of design, assembly materials, and production techniques.
• Established network of suppliers, shopfitters, artisans, artists, and related partners.
• Produce VM tools, window displays, mock-ups, and related materials.
• Establish production timelines and maintain budget control in collaboration with external partners.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure timely delivery of all creative materials.
• Financial and Administrative Management: Monitor internal and external project costs and ensure adherence to budgets.
• Manage the administrative aspects of the SD & VM department.
• Create purchase orders and track actual versus budgeted vendor costs.
• Generate monthly budget reports for finance teams and maintain project documentation.

Connaissances

Project management

VM procurement

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Administrative coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

MS Office

Creative oversight

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Estée Lauder Companies’ Kilian Paris & Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle seeking a Global SD & VM Operations Manager to lead VM indirect procurement, project management, and creative oversight. You will manage retail projects, ensure on-budget delivery, and coordinate cross-functional teams across platforms.

The role emphasizes planning, supplier negotiations, and financial control, with a strong focus on timeliness and collaboration with external partners.