Christian Dior Distribution Centre Manager
About Christian Dior
Parfums Christian Dior is a prestige perfumery and cosmetics Maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its craftsmanship, creativity and uncompromising quality. The brand operates global production and distribution networks that combine artisanal savoir‑faire with advanced logistics and technology to serve luxury clients worldwide.
Parfums Christian Dior seeks a Distribution Centre Manager in Orléans, France to lead warehouse operations, automation projects and a 250‑person team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end operations of the International Distribution Centre in Orléans, ensuring On Time / In Full delivery for B2B and B2C channels across Europe and globally.
- Manage, coach and develop a multidisciplinary workforce of approximately 250 employees (operators, technicians, managers), fostering safety, engagement and skills development.
- Ensure site safety and employee well‑being through structured, field‑level leadership and continuous improvement of working conditions.
- Drive modernization and automation programmes (robotics, AGV, transstockeurs), oversee WMS/WCS performance and maintenance, and optimise system uptime and throughput.
- Spearhead the Delta project and other major change initiatives, including the 2027 opening of an external European warehouse, ensuring successful transition and integration.
- Continuously analyse and improve logistics processes from inbound to dispatch to reduce lead times, enhance quality and eliminate low‑value tasks using lean principles.
- Provide accurate operational reporting and KPI tracking to senior stakeholders, translating complex data into strategic actions and priorities.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent (Bac +5) or comparable technical qualification.
- 5 to 10 years’ experience managing an automated warehouse or automated production facility, including responsibility for teams of 100+ people.
- Demonstrated expertise with warehouse management and control systems (WMS, WCS) and familiarity with warehouse automation technologies (robotics, AGV, transstockeurs).
- Solid knowledge of the broader logistics ecosystem: transport, customs, supply & distribution planning.
- Proven track record of delivering large‑scale logistics or automation projects and managing complex change programmes.
- Fluent in French and professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Skills
Experience
Minimum five years' progressive experience in warehouse or production operations with automation; demonstrated people management of large teams (100+); experience delivering automation or large‑scale logistics projects and operational transformation.
Education
Master's degree in engineering or equivalent (Bac +5).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
The Maison cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, creativity and relentless pursuit of excellence typical of a leading luxury house within the LVMH group. Inclusion, talent development and daily attention to operational excellence are emphasised, with an environment that combines field engagement and technological innovation.
About Cerulean
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