Christian Dior Operations Associate
Christian Dior Couture — Operations Associate in Chicago: manage inventory, shipping/receiving, stock control and loss prevention for the Rush St boutique.
Overview
Christian Dior Couture is the haute couture and ready-to-wear house of the Dior brand, operating within the LVMH group. Renowned for craftsmanship and exacting retail standards, the boutique network combines luxury merchandising with rigorous operational discipline to deliver a refined client experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process all shipping and receiving transactions accurately and efficiently, including inbound freight, returns-to-vendor (RTV), transfers, chargebacks and damages.
- Maintain an orderly, secure and brand-compliant stockroom and receiving area; ensure merchandise is ticketed, sensored and stored to company standards.
- Participate in inventory controls and cycle counts to minimize shrink and reconcile stock records.
- Coordinate with central distribution and corporate inventory control to resolve discrepancies and support replenishment.
- Support merchandising tasks such as floor moves, display maintenance, price changes and housekeeping to ensure boutique presentation.
- Safeguard company assets by following security, record-keeping and cash/procedure protocols.
- Assist with packing/wrapping customer purchases and other client-facing tasks when required.
- Operate required equipment and systems for daily receiving and inventory operations.
- Attend store meetings and mandatory training; perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience in retail stock, shipping/receiving or inventory control.
- Proven ability to handle receiving operations and physical merchandise handling, including heavy lifting and prolonged standing.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with disciplined follow-through.
- Demonstrable numeracy and literacy to complete documentation and reconcile shipments.
- Comfortable working varied hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as business requires.
- Familiarity with store security and loss-prevention best practices.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years of practical experience in retail stock, receiving/shipping or inventory-control roles, preferably within luxury retail or branded boutique environments.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in logistics/retail operations preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Cerulean lists 29 open roles in Chicago, including 2 posted recently. The broader Illinois area accounts for 46 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.262 open positions, with 71 posted this week.
Culture
Dior boutiques combine meticulous attention to product presentation with a service-oriented, team-driven environment. The workplace emphasizes operational excellence, discretion and continuous training to maintain the brand's luxury standards.
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