Christian Dior Continuous Improvement Project Manager – Transport Procurement

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.

Role & Responsibilities

• Audit and map transport procurement workflows to identify operational pain points and low-value-added tasks
• Design and implement automation tools to improve invoice verification, cost allocation accuracy, and financial provisioning reliability
• Structure, cleanse, and validate procurement and logistics data to support strategic decision-making and performance monitoring
• Develop and optimize reporting dashboards and financial tracking tools using Excel and Power BI, including budget monitoring and supplier performance metrics
• Document operational procedures, key performance indicators, and control mechanisms for new and improved processes
• Conduct cost variance analysis including weight, product mix, pricing factors, and transport utilization rates to identify performance levers
• Support supplier dispute resolution, tender processes, contract renegotiations, and ongoing vendor management activities as needed
• Champion adoption of new systems and tools within the team, measuring time savings and reliability improvements achieved

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a business school or engineering program with specialization in Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain
• Demonstrated analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and process orientation
• Proficiency with office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and genuine interest in data analysis and information systems
• Excellent organizational and structuring capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills aligned with Dior values
• Proactive, autonomous, and intellectually curious approach to problem-solving
• Interest in environmental, logistics, and sustainable performance optimization

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; internship candidate with no professional experience required. Students in their final year of a business or engineering degree program with coursework in supply chain, procurement, or logistics are ideal candidates.

Education

Currently pursuing or expected to complete a business school degree (Commerce, Management) or engineering degree with specialization in Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.

Workplace

Culture

Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.

About Cerulean

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