Prada Stock Manager

About Prada

Prada is an emblem of Italian sophistication, intellectual design, and cultural modernity, with a heritage dating to 1913 in Milan. As an employer, the House offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally admired luxury group where creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation are pursued with disciplined excellence. Prada values discerning talent across design, retail, operations, digital, and corporate functions, fostering an environment shaped by curiosity, precision, and respect for heritage. Employees are invited to participate in a dynamic international culture that balances artistic vision with commercial rigor, while advancing the brand’s enduring influence in fashion, leather goods, and contemporary luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan the stock team’s activities, distributing tasks and responsibilities evenly.
• Provide the team with the information and tools needed to perform their work.
• Manage new-joiner induction through coaching, training and feedback.
• Conduct performance assessment interviews with stock team members in consultation with the General Manager or Store Director.
• Train, coach and supervise staff, communicating performance issues to Store Management.
• Secure stockroom facilities and assigned keys at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of the alarm code and ensure the stockroom is attended at all times.
• Monitor stock staff attendance and dependability, and ensure staff arrive on time and clock in correctly.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Uphold Company policies, procedures and regulations, and Prada standards for the organization and cleanliness of the receiving and office areas.
• Execute stock-related directions from Corporate partners.
• Ensure merchandise is uploaded and downloaded accurately and on time.
• Enter incoming and outgoing transfers into SAP when they are processed.
• Investigate and correct receiving errors or inconsistencies.
• Separate goods by classification and place them in back stock accordingly.
• Prepare products for the sales floor, including anti-theft tagging and pricing.
• Organize warehouse products according to established criteria.
• Oversee regular cycle counts to maintain accurate on-hand inventory.
• Oversee the repair process.
• Ensure goods are dispatched correctly to clients, the warehouse or other stores.
• Assist with distribution through ecommerce platforms.
• Ensure goods are properly cared for throughout handling.
• Manage and order packaging and office supplies, and manage and protect store visual props.
• Prepare thoroughly for inventory in the months leading up to it, working closely with the corporate office team, including the Store Operations Area Manager and Loss Prevention.
• Lead the full inventory process, coordinate inventory schedules, reconcile results and submit them to Corporate.
• Liaise with local Store Operations and Loss Prevention to track developments in stock losses.
• Oversee and schedule weekly cycle counts; compile monthly results and send them to Corporate.
• Ensure Incident Reports (IRs) are completed and communicated to Store Management.
• Liaise with the Technical/Facilities Department, communicate issues and requests such as painters, electricians or fixtures from Italy, and monitor progress and follow-up.
• Monitor and report daily store maintenance issues.
• Coordinate with the Corporate office to ensure new hires receive uniforms and seasonal uniforms arrive on time and are allocated according to guidelines; monitor the return of uniforms by departing employees and ensure old uniforms are destroyed at season end.
• Contribute to the team’s efforts and support store performance in meeting sales targets and budgets.

Qualifications

• Professional communication skills.
• Digital and computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Flexible scheduling to meet business needs.
• Able to lift, push and pull boxes without assistance.
• Able to pack, unpack and move stock while supporting back-of-house functions.
• Able to work shifts while standing or walking.

Skills

Culture

Prada fosters a intellectually curious and forward-thinking workplace where heritage craftsmanship, contemporary design, and cultural dialogue intersect. As an employer, it encourages disciplined creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and a refined attention to detail, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to one of luxury fashion’s most influential maisons.

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