Audemars Piguet Import‑Export Coordinator
Confidential Swiss luxury manufacturer — Le Brassus: Import‑Export Coordinator role overseeing customs, international shipments and compliance.
Overview
A Swiss luxury manufacturing employer operating within the haute horlogerie ecosystem, the organisation places a premium on precision, regulatory rigour and discreet client service. The workplace combines artisanal production standards with industrial-scale supply‑chain controls and interfaces closely with international freight partners and customs authorities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end‑to‑end import and export operations, including booking shipments, arranging carriers (air/sea/road) and tracking transit until delivery.
- Prepare and validate export/import documentation: commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, customs declarations and any required licences.
- Ensure full compliance with Swiss and international customs, export controls and sanctions regimes; apply correct HS codes and Incoterms.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers and couriers to expedite clearances, resolve exceptions and optimise costs.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (production, purchasing, after‑sales, finance) to align logistics timelines and inventory flows.
- Maintain accurate transactional records in ERP and customs systems and support internal and external audits.
- Analyse shipping performance and costs, propose improvements to routing, consolidation and documentation processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in international trade, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent vocational training.
- Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in import/export coordination or customs operations; luxury goods or manufacturing environments preferred.
- Practical knowledge of Swiss customs procedures, HS classification and Incoterms 2020.
- Proven track record liaising with freight forwarders, customs brokers and international carriers.
Skills
Experience
Mid‑level professional background with at least 3 years of direct import/export or customs experience, ideally within luxury goods, precision manufacturing or watchmaking supply chains.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or vocational diploma in logistics, international trade, supply chain or related discipline; professional customs certification advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland, within easy reach of Lausanne. Cerulean lists 33 open roles in Le Brassus, including 4 posted recently. The broader Vaud area accounts for 66 active listings on Cerulean, 7 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 741 open positions, with 37 posted this week.
Culture
The organisation cultivates a culture of meticulousness and operational excellence rooted in Swiss craftsmanship. Cross‑functional collaboration, respect for confidentiality and a pragmatic approach to regulatory compliance define the workplace atmosphere.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.