Audemars Piguet Import‑Export Coordinator
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 2, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
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.
Confidential Swiss luxury manufacturer — Le Brassus: Import‑Export Coordinator role overseeing customs, international shipments and compliance.
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.
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
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