Celine Operations Associate

About Celine

CELINE is a Parisian leather‑goods and couture maison known for its refined, minimalist aesthetic and artisanal craftsmanship. Operating within the LVMH group, the brand combines high creative ambition with rigorous operational standards and offers careers at the intersection of luxury product excellence and client service.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain back‑of‑house inventory in an efficient, secure and orderly manner, ensuring merchandise is ticketed and stored according to brand standards.
• Manage all shipping and receiving activity including processing incoming/outgoing shipments, inter‑store transfers, stock rotations and returns as per policies.
• Lead and participate in cycle counts, full inventories and reconciliation procedures to preserve inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate and document client deliveries, package merchandise to the highest standards, and troubleshoot missing or delayed deliveries.
• Support sales and visual merchandising teams by retrieving stock not on the sales floor and by moving fixtures, props and furniture for visual projects.
• Perform facility and fixture maintenance coordination, arranging cleaning or repairs when required to maintain store presentation.
• Complete all paperwork and system entries related to inventory adjustments (damages, RTVs, discrepancies) with accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide floor support to sales teams or other departments as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Business school diploma, university degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum five years' experience in a retail environment with a primary focus on stock, inventory or logistics; luxury retail experience preferred.
• Proven competency using inventory or back‑office software and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer‑service orientation.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability, action orientation and social perceptiveness in a client‑facing retail setting.
• Physically able to handle merchandise and fixtures as required by store operations.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of retail experience with a focus on stock or inventory; prior experience in a luxury retail environment is strongly preferred.

Education

Business school, university degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

Benefits

Medical insurance; bonus structure; paid time off; holiday pay; 401(k) with automatic employee contribution (as part of the maison's benefits package).

Culture

CELINE operates at the convergence of rigorous craftsmanship and contemporary creative direction, offering a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment where aesthetic sensibility and operational excellence are equally prized. As part of the LVMH family, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, professional development and high standards of client service.

About Cerulean

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