Hermès Special Activities Coordinator
About Hermès
Hermès Sellier is a heritage luxury maison renowned for exceptional leather craftmanship, accessories and ready‑to‑wear. As part of the Hermès group, the Commercial division manages international finished‑goods flows to boutiques and the after‑sales/returns ecosystem, operating to exacting quality and regulatory standards across a global retail network.
Hermès Sellier in Bobigny seeks a Special Activities Coordinator (Logistics) on a fixed‑term contract to manage event logistics, imports and customs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end logistics projects for events and special flows: define timelines (rétroplannings), build dashboards and coordinate operational partners.
- Manage importation of raw materials (exotic hides, metal fittings, fabric rolls, etc.) ensuring compliance with procedures, regulations and delivery deadlines.
- Oversee the transport chain and anticipate operational blockages to prevent delays to stores and production.
- Act as a control‑tower contact, consolidating and validating information for subsidiaries and internal stakeholders to guarantee data reliability.
- Advise and support global subsidiaries and internal teams (Retail Planning, Logistics, After‑Sales, Stock Animation) on operational and regulatory issues.
- Prepare and validate customs documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes and propose pragmatic solutions to recurring issues.
Qualifications
- Degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years' professional experience in a similar supply chain/logistics role with responsibility for client and carrier management.
- Solid knowledge of import/export procedures, customs operations and Incoterms.
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex, time‑sensitive environment and to design pragmatic solutions under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills, autonomy and proven experience working transversally with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Professional level of English (written and spoken) sufficient for regular exchanges with international interlocutors.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Pack Office) and experience producing operational dashboards and retro‑plannings.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years in supply chain or logistics roles, ideally with exposure to event logistics, import/export operations, customs compliance and carrier management.
Education
Degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Bobigny, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a craftsmanship‑driven, high‑standards culture where attention to detail and respect for heritage coexist with international commercial rigour. The organisation values transversal collaboration, ethical conduct and the wellbeing of its employees, offering a disciplined yet creative workplace.
About Cerulean
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