Celine Operations Associate

About Celine

Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory in an efficient, clean, secure, and organized fashion
• Support sales staff by retrieving merchandise from stock when items are available but not on the sales floor
• Anticipate merchandise maintenance needs and provide proactive solutions to space and storage challenges
• Ensure all merchandise is accurately ticketed and properly labeled
• Assist with visual merchandising and operations needs including the movement and storage of fixtures, furniture, merchandise, and props
• Support facility and fixture maintenance, coordinating cleaning and repair activities as required
• Participate in timely preparation and completion of inventories and cycle counts
• Maintain an active role in the inventory reconciliation process
• Manage and process inter-store transfers, stock rotations, and incoming and outgoing shipments in compliance with established policies
• Accurately complete all paperwork and procedures related to inventory maintenance, including damage documentation and returns-to-vendor
• Ensure the highest standards when packaging client merchandise
• Manage all aspects of the client delivery process, including troubleshooting missing or delayed deliveries
• Document all deliveries to clients, track merchandise locations, and locate items when necessary
• Provide additional support to other departments and the sales floor as directed by store management

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of retail experience with a focus on stock or inventory management, preferably in a luxury goods setting
• Business school, university degree, or equivalent professional experience
• Computer literacy and proficiency with various software packages
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment
• Physical capability to lift and move merchandise and fixtures regularly

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of retail experience with focus on stock or inventory management, preferably within a luxury retail environment. Demonstrated proficiency in shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures.

Education

Business school, university degree, or equivalent professional experience

Workplace

Culture

Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.

About Cerulean

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