--- title: 'Stock Manager - London at Polène Paris' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/stock-manager-london-polene-paris-london-bah0shqs7rcr' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Stock Manager - London at Polène Paris - **Company:** [Polène Paris](https://feeny.ai/companies/pol-ne-paris) - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/polene-paris/90f6343f-c0e9-4100-8e89-138e58689e20 ## Job description Founded in 2016, the French leather goods brand Polène stands out for its exceptional artisanal craftsmanship, creating timeless pieces with organic designs directly inspired by nature. In a context of strong growth and international expansion, in 2026 we are following the process of structuring our operations and surrounding ourselves with top talent to develop deep expertise at every level of our organization. Our distinctly artistic positioning supports the elevation of our handbag and jewelry collections, backed by 800 artisans in our workshops located in Ubrique, Spain. The Polène story can be written with you: join us in store and contribute to this adventure at the heart of our store, where a passionate team works to offer an exceptional customer experience. ## AS PART OF THE BOUTIQUE TEAM Polène boutiques embody our brand’s universe, reflecting our positioning that attracts a high-end, international clientele. By applying for this position, you are embarking on a journey where a passion for luxury leather goods and an unwavering dedication to exceptional service will define your daily endeavors. Our store in London requires experienced individuals capable of delivering remarkable experiences to our demanding customers. Your main responsabilities are: Managing a team - As the right hand of the Store Manager, you coordinate all the activities of the stock team and foster collaboration by ensuring information is shared. - You make sure the team understands and implements the Maison’s strategy. - You manage the stock staff, supporting them in achieving their objectives. - You animate the boutique’s stock community by putting in place regular meetings, ensuring the team masters internal procedures, and training new hires. - You contribute to planning the boutique’s activities and resources (relay planning, monitoring schedules, lunch breaks) and to creating and leading morning briefs. Contributing to Polene’s performance - You manage and organize stock activities: receipt and inspection of deliveries, handling client reservations, obsolete items, invoice tracking, packaging, re-labelling of products… - You ensure smooth execution and results of inventories in compliance with procedures: rotating inventories by product category and the annual inventory. - You proactively suggest improvements to the management team to optimize operational processes, bring enhancements related to the supply system and logistical organization. - You regularly perform stock analyses to feed into optimization plans. - In a changing environment, you act as the reference for arranging and optimizing new storage spaces. ## KEYS TO SUCCESS - You have at least 3 years of management experience in a similar position in the retail sector. - You demonstrate strong autonomy and great adaptability, as well as tireless energy to handle high footfall in the boutique. - You have a strong sensitivity towards our products, skills, and leather goods craftsmanship, which you can speak about passionately with our customers. - You possess a true collaborative spirit and willingness to help others. - You are able to respond in urgent situations and find quick solutions: constant versatility is required. Maison Polène is committed to ensuring inclusive recruitment processes and to selecting and promoting each candidate in an ethical and fair manner. ## About Polène Paris ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Polène is a French luxury leather goods brand that creates minimalist, high-quality handbags, jewelry, and accessories through artisanal craftsmanship. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Three siblings (names not publicly disclosed) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Luxury leather goods and accessories - **Target customers**: B2C – luxury consumers seeking minimalist, handcrafted products - **Mission or purpose**: To combine minimalism and creative expression through excellent craftsmanship, respecting tradition while innovating. ## Products & Services - **[Leather Goods]**: Handbags, wallets, and small leather accessories – designed in Paris, crafted by artisans in Ubrique, Spain using ISO 9001 certified leather from Spanish and Italian tanneries. - **[Jewelry]**: A new line of jewelry featuring nature-inspired, sculpted forms gilded with 24-carat gold, made by Italian artisans. - **Distribution**: Direct-to-consumer via e-commerce and flagship stores in major cities (Paris, New York, Tokyo, London, etc.). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: 481 total employees (as of latest data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; the brand is independently owned. - **Growth Signals**: Rapid international expansion with offices in the US, Japan, South Korea, Italy, UK, Germany, China, and Denmark; launch of a jewelry collection; strong e-commerce presence and physical retail growth. ## Competitive Advantages - **French heritage & minimalist design**: Distinctive, timeless aesthetic that stands out in the luxury market. - **Artisanal craftsmanship**: All production is done by skilled craftsmen in Ubrique, Spain, a town renowned for luxury leather goods. - **Vertical integration**: Direct-to-consumer model with own retail stores, ensuring control over brand experience and margins. - **Sustainability & quality**: ISO 9001 certified leather, rigorous quality inspections, and a commitment to ethical sourcing. ## Strategic Focus - Expanding product categories (e.g., jewelry) to build a broader lifestyle brand. - Growing international retail footprint while maintaining a strong e-commerce channel. - Reinforcing brand values of humility, excellence, and inventiveness to attract top talent and loyal customers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing humility, excellence, and inventiveness. High employee satisfaction reflected in a 94/100 gender equality index score (France). - **Work policy**: Hybrid workspace – some roles are in-office (Paris), others remote. Offices in multiple countries. - **Perks**: Inclusive recruitment, ethical promotion practices, and a focus on work-life balance. Opportunities to contribute to a growing luxury Maison with a strong creative identity. - **Engineering/Creative culture**: Designers and craftspeople collaborate closely; emphasis on continuous learning and respect for expertise. ## Sources 1. [eng.polene-paris.com](https://eng.polene-paris.com/pages/about-the-brand) – Brand overview, craftsmanship, and product details 2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/pol-ne) – Employee count, headquarters, office locations, and work policy 3. [euro.polene-paris.com](https://euro.polene-paris.com/blogs/rh/careers) – Company values, career page, and gender equality index 4. [support.polene-paris.com](https://support.polene-paris.com/hc/en-us/articles/33008461392402-Partnerships-and-Careers) – Careers and partnership information 5. [polene-paris.com](https://www.polene-paris.com/blogs/rh/careers) – French careers page with values and gender equality score ## Other roles at Polène Paris - [Allocation Planner - Ecommerce & Retail H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/allocation-planner-ecommerce-retail-h-f-polene-paris-paris-ta8wsa74v2kh) — Paris, France / HQ - [Retail & e-commerce allocator H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/retail-e-commerce-allocator-h-f-polene-paris-paris-d0rhet88htgt) — Paris, France / HQ - [Senior Design Project manager - Visual Merchandising H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-design-project-manager-visual-merchandising-h-f-polene-paris-paris-adhm9bpzbq7k) — Paris, France / HQ - [Assistant Store Manager - Osaka, Shinsaibashi Flagship Store](https://feeny.ai/job/assistant-store-manager-osaka-shinsaibashi-flagship-store-polene-paris-osaka-x9c8xgq14jjk) — Osaka, Japan - [Store Manager - Osaka, Shinsaibashi Flagship Store](https://feeny.ai/job/store-manager-osaka-shinsaibashi-flagship-store-polene-paris-osaka-f890dzpcz6t5) — Osaka, Japan - [HRBP-Employee & Labour Relations](https://feeny.ai/job/hrbp-employee-labour-relations-polene-paris-ubrique-hj85zdh7h9kn) — Ubrique, Spain - [HRBP-Relaciones Laborales](https://feeny.ai/job/hrbp-relaciones-laborales-polene-paris-ubrique-z0jyejj962kp) — Ubrique, Spain - [Area Manager Europe](https://feeny.ai/job/area-manager-europe-polene-paris-paris-wg89tfh007nm) — Paris, France / HQ - [International Retail Operations Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/international-retail-operations-manager-polene-paris-paris-mm4xcabdhk0p) — Paris, France / HQ - [Customer Care Associate H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-care-associate-h-f-polene-paris-paris-wcj4g0sjrf0a) — Paris, France / HQ