Richemont Transport and Customs Team Lead

Amsterdam • Netherlands

Monday, February 10, 2025

Richemont, a distinguished leader in the luxury goods sector, operates as a pivotal European hub in Amsterdam, facilitating key logistical flows across Europe and the Middle East, India, and Africa (MEIA). As part of a global conglomerate renowned for its prestigious Maisons, Richemont offers a dynamic environment that supports both local and international operations, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

1. Manage a team of three direct reports and temporary staff, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance management to ensure optimal staffing and service levels.
2. Oversee transport arrangements, manage carrier relationships, and address transport-related issues to ensure timely delivery across approximately 80 destinations, including non-EU countries.
3. Serve as the primary contact for CITES administration, ensuring compliance through meticulous record-keeping and communication with the CITES office.
4. Manage all import/export documentation and liaise with Dutch customs and the International Distribution Center Import/Export team in Switzerland.
5. Handle transport-related administrative tasks, including invoice processing, cost allocation, and budget preparation, while managing claims with Finance and Security.
6. Lead the development and implementation of the transport and customs compliance roadmap for Richemont Benelux & Nordics, collaborating with the European Head of Product Trade Compliance.
7. Collaborate with local Maisons to understand and meet transport needs, identifying opportunities for service improvement and efficiency.
8. Support various projects, including boutique openings, new initiatives, events, and supplier reviews, and participate in on-call services as needed.

1. Proven experience in logistics, particularly in managing transport, customs, and compliance processes within a B2C environment.
2. Strong understanding of CITES regulations is highly desirable.
3. Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel; experience with SAP is preferred.
4. Affinity with luxury goods and the associated transport, customs, and security challenges.

1. Advanced verbal and written proficiency in Dutch and/or English.
2. Highly organized and detail-oriented.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Proactive problem-solver and strong team player with a customer-focused approach.
5. Demonstrates integrity and diplomacy.

Proven experience in logistics, managing transport, customs, and compliance processes, ideally within a B2C environment.

Richemont values diversity, freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity. The company fosters empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity, and is committed to caring for the world.

Richemont thrives on the rich diversity of arts, cultures, and human skills, fostering an environment where untapped potential is nurtured. The company values freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity, promoting a culture of empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.