- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About Bucherer
Founded in Lucerne in 1888, Bucherer is a Swiss luxury retailer renowned for exceptional watches, fine jewellery and attentive client service. Its heritage unites specialist expertise with an appreciation for craftsmanship, expressed through prestigious watch collections and its own Bucherer Fine Jewellery creations. As an employer, Bucherer brings together professionals across luxury retail, watchmaking, jewellery, client relations and corporate functions. Careers within the house call for precision, discretion and a nuanced understanding of an international clientele. Employees contribute to a distinguished retail experience, balancing the traditions of Swiss hospitality with the evolving expectations of contemporary luxury.
Bucherer seeks a Logistics Manager at its headquarters in Munich to lead national logistics operations and develop the logistics team, processes, and external service providers. The hands-on role combines operational warehouse work with leadership, budget and KPI responsibility, and cross-functional supply chain collaboration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the national logistics organization and continuously develop logistics and warehouse processes.
- Manage, motivate, and develop the logistics team, with both professional and disciplinary responsibility.
- Perform core logistics activities, including goods receipt, storage, picking, shipping, returns processing, and stocktaking.
- Lead the team through a visible presence on the warehouse floor and direct involvement in daily operations.
- Ensure smooth, efficient, and timely flow of goods between suppliers, logistics sites, and retail locations.
- Maintain the highest quality, safety, and compliance standards when handling high-value products.
- Manage and develop external logistics and transport service providers.
- Analyze, optimize, and standardize logistics processes to improve efficiency, service quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor inventory and ensure optimal product availability.
- Oversee logistics KPIs, budget planning, and cost control.
- Identify and implement improvement opportunities across the supply chain.
- Work closely with Retail, Purchasing, Customer Service, Finance, and international stakeholders.
- Lead and contribute to logistics projects and support change processes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, customs, and operational requirements.
Qualifications
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in logistics, supply chain management, or operations.
- Strong leadership skills and experience developing and motivating teams.
- Hands-on approach and enthusiasm for a role combining leadership responsibility with independently performing logistics tasks.
- Demonstrated experience in an operational leadership role within a logistics or warehouse environment.
- Thorough knowledge of logistics processes across the entire supply chain.
- Strong service and customer orientation, with an understanding of the requirements of an international luxury company.
- Experience managing external logistics and transport service providers.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with KPIs and reporting.
- Strong process and quality orientation, with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of cost and accountability.
- Excellent communication and confident stakeholder management at all levels.
- Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style.
- High degree of reliability, integrity, and discretion.
- Acts as a role model through a strong presence in daily operations and close involvement in floor processes.
- Physical stamina.
- Confident use of ERP systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Native-level German and very good spoken and written English.
- Strong organizational skills, assertiveness, and decision-making ability.
- Collaborative personality with high quality and service standards.
Skills
Experience
Several years of professional and leadership experience in logistics, supply chain management, or operations; demonstrated operational leadership experience in a logistics or warehouse environment.
Workplace
This position is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
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Benefits
A varied role in an international environment; on-the-job learning and targeted professional development opportunities.
Culture
Bucherer’s workplace culture is shaped by its Swiss heritage, expertise in fine watches and jewellery, and commitment to highly personalised client service. Its professional environment values precision, discretion and collaboration, combining specialist product knowledge with the relationship-building skills essential to luxury retail.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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