Piaget Logistics and Continuous Improvement Manager
Piaget is a Swiss Maison renowned for high‑end watches and jewellery, combining artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design. As part of the Richemont group, Piaget operates integrated ateliers and production sites that require exacting standards of quality, precision and aesthetic excellence.
- Lead end‑to‑end logistics operations for the manufacturing site, including inbound receiving, warehousing, inventory control, picking, packing and outbound shipment coordination.
- Define and deploy a continuous improvement roadmap using Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen) and Six Sigma principles to increase productivity, reduce lead times and lower costs.
- Design and monitor logistics KPIs; implement corrective actions and sustainment plans to achieve service, quality and efficiency targets.
- Manage and develop a small operational team and external logistics partners, including capacity planning, training and performance reviews.
- Coordinate cross‑functional projects with production, procurement, quality and product development to ensure material flow and production readiness.
- Drive digitalization of logistics processes, SAP master‑data governance and process automation initiatives to improve traceability and reporting.
- Own budgetary control for logistics activities and propose investments to improve site throughput and workplace ergonomics.
- Ensure compliance with Swiss customs, transport regulations and internal security/quality standards for high‑value goods.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent; Master's preferred.
- Certification or formal training in Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies is strongly preferred.
- Proven leadership capability with experience managing small operational teams and external service providers.
- Strong analytical aptitude with experience establishing and tracking operational KPIs.
- Lean
- 5S
- Kaizen
- Six Sigma
- SAP
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- KPI development and reporting
- Supply chain optimisation
Several years (typically 5+) of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain or operations with demonstrable results in continuous improvement projects; experience in luxury goods, watchmaking or precision manufacturing is highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, logistics or a related discipline; Master's degree or equivalent is an advantage.
This position is listed in La Côte-aux-Fées, Canton of Neuchâtel, near Neuchâtel, in Switzerland. Piaget is actively recruiting for this and 488 other open jobs in Switzerland.
Piaget fosters a culture of craftsmanship, precision and creative excellence, where technical mastery meets refined design. Employees collaborate closely across ateliers and functions, with a strong emphasis on quality, continuous improvement and respect for artisanal traditions within a modern luxury environment.
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