Chaumet Workshop Administrative Manager

About Chaumet

Founded in Paris in 1780 and historically appointed jeweller to Empress Joséphine, Chaumet embodies more than two centuries of exceptional savoir-faire in high jewellery, watchmaking and the art of tiaras. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where heritage, creativity and technical excellence converge, inviting teams to contribute to creations that balance imperial legacy with contemporary elegance. Within the LVMH group, Chaumet provides opportunities to develop in métiers spanning craftsmanship, design, retail, client experience and corporate functions, while fostering precision, cultural sensitivity and a deep respect for transmission. Its employees join a house where beauty, innovation and Parisian distinction are cultivated with enduring purpose.

Role & Responsibilities

• Create and manage manufacturing orders within SAP, including comprehensive cost allocation for subcontracting, precious metals, components, and productive labor hours
• Administer subcontracting relationships on SAP across specialized trades (engravers, polishers, setters, stringers, CAD specialists), including purchase orders, cost tracking, and invoice processing
• Oversee delivery logistics for finished products—including internal manufacturing orders, service and maintenance components, inventory stock, and heritage pieces—encompassing packaging, warehouse management, SAP and NEO FUGU receipt documentation, and product pricing documentation
• Manage precious metal account supplies with subcontractors and external vendors through demand analysis, purchase order validation on SAP, and metal reprocessing optimization
• Control metal flows including ingots, pre-alloys, and other materials through order placement, inventory entry and exit, stock movement tracking on SAP, in-workshop logistics, weighing, inventory counts, and metal purity assays
• Coordinate gemstone supplies by anticipating and communicating requirements to the Stone Department, placing vendor orders, managing SAP inventory receipt and entry, allocating stones to manufacturing orders, overseeing in-workshop flow management, and preparing pavilion-setting documentation at piece delivery
• Administer workshop cost centers encompassing tools, maintenance, and supplies
• Manage annual dismantling processes in collaboration with High Jewelry production, central inventory, and cost control teams
• Execute routine workshop procurement and invoice management

Qualifications

• Supervisory or senior technician level
• Minimum 5 years of production management and logistics flow experience
• Hands-on experience in a jewelry or precious metals manufacturing workshop is mandatory
• Demonstrated proficiency with SAP enterprise resource planning systems
• Experience managing subcontracting relationships and supplier coordination
• Strong inventory and cost center management capabilities

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of production management and logistics flow experience, with mandatory hands-on experience in a jewelry or precious metals manufacturing workshop setting.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

Culture

Chaumet offers a refined workplace culture rooted in Parisian elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and the heritage of Place Vendôme. As an employer, the Maison values precision, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire, fostering an environment where teams contribute to enduring luxury while collaborating with discretion, passion, and excellence.

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