Christian Dior Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Apprentice (Procurement)
Parfums Christian Dior — Orléans: Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Apprentice (Procurement) in work‑study to support process standardisation, data analysis and dashboarding.
Overview
Parfums Christian Dior is the fragrance and cosmetics Maison of Dior, operating within the luxury goods ecosystem of LVMH. The Maison is recognised for its artisanal savoir‑faire, rigorous quality standards and commitment to creative excellence across perfumery and cosmetics.
Role & Responsibilities
- Structure and harmonise procurement and supply chain processes to stabilise operational practices.
- Design and implement durable work standards and operating procedures for the Approvisionnement team.
- Analyse supply chain data (inventory levels, service rate, KPIs) to identify optimisation levers.
- Build and maintain management dashboards and reporting tools using Excel and Power BI to track service performance.
- Propose, pilot and deploy continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with procurement, production and cross‑functional teams.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bac+5 (Master’s level) programme in Supply Chain, engineering school or equivalent (work‑study/alternance).
- Strong analytical rigour and methodical approach to data treatment and interpretation.
- Interest in industrial environments and operational supply chain topics.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders (procurement, production, operations).
- Curiosity, autonomy and a proactive mindset with a drive to propose and challenge existing practices.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level / débutant — suitable for candidates at the start of their professional career; no prior full‑time experience required (work‑study position).
Education
Currently pursuing a Bac+5 (Master’s) in Supply Chain, industrial engineering, or an equivalent programme (école d’ingénieur or equivalent) under an alternance contract.
Workplace
This position is based in Orleans, Centre-Val de Loire, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 31 open roles in Orleans. The broader Centre-Val de Loire area accounts for 78 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
The Maison cultivates a culture of creative excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and collaborative teamwork typical of French luxury houses. Inclusion and diversity are emphasised as strategic values, with a workplace ethos that encourages learning, curiosity and mutual respect.
About Cerulean
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