Alaïa Logistics Coordinator
Alaia — Paris: Logistics Coordinator. Manage inbound/outbound shipments, inventory and 3PL operations for a luxury fashion house.
Overview
Alaïa is a Paris-based luxury fashion house renowned for its sculptural approach to womenswear and meticulous artisanal workmanship. Operating within the high-fashion sector, the maison combines atelier craftsmanship with international retail and wholesale operations, offering a fast-paced, design-led environment attractive to candidates who value creativity and technical precision.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, overseeing documentation, carrier selection and delivery scheduling to ensure on-time, compliant movement of goods.
- Manage relationships with 3PL providers, freight forwarders and customs brokers; monitor service-level agreements and resolve operational exceptions.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and reconciliation between warehouse, ERP and retail systems; initiate corrective actions for discrepancies.
- Prepare and validate shipping documents, commercial invoices, packing lists and customs declarations in accordance with Incoterms and international regulations.
- Monitor logistics KPIs (lead times, OTIF, freight costs) and produce regular operational reports for supply-chain stakeholders.
- Collaborate with production, merchandising and retail teams to prioritize shipments, expedite critical orders, and support seasonal peaks.
- Coordinate returns, quality-related shipments and stock transfers; ensure traceability and appropriate disposition of goods.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, international trade or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven operational experience in logistics or supply-chain coordination, ideally within fashion, luxury retail or apparel distribution.
- Strong organisational aptitude with demonstrable ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent shipments under tight timelines.
- Familiarity with international shipping practices, Incoterms and customs formalities.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP/WMS platforms; analytical mindset for KPI monitoring and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination and external provider management.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2–4 years of hands-on logistics or supply-chain experience, preferably in fashion, retail or apparel distribution, with exposure to international shipments and 3PL partnerships.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, international trade or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.428 open roles in Paris, including 56 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.880 active listings on Cerulean, 78 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.467 open positions, with 98 posted this week.
Culture
Alaïa’s workplace reflects the maison’s dedication to craftsmanship and refined design: teams are collaborative, detail-oriented and tightly integrated with ateliers and commercial functions. Employees operate in a high-expectation, design-led environment where discretion, precision and a commitment to quality are highly valued.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Alaïa, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Logistics Specialist», «Supply Chain Coordinator», «Inbound/Outbound Coordinator», «Inventory & Logistics Coordinator», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.