- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About IWC
IWC Schaffhausen is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer and member of the Richemont group. The brand combines precision engineering with refined craftsmanship and operates within an international luxury ecosystem where supply‑chain integrity, regulatory compliance and attention to detail are paramount.
IWC is hiring a Warehouse Specialist on a permanent, full-time basis, starting in April 2027, to manage goods receipt, precious metals, stock movements, orders, shipping and warehouse administration. The role reports to the Head of Logistics and works with Procurement, Quality Control, Production, Distribution and Planning.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process incoming goods from orders.
- Independently manage precious metals, including receipts, issues and storage.
- Correspond with Procurement, project managers and Financial Accounting.
- Record stock movements in SAP.
- Process production and service orders according to the 7-R rule.
- Independently manage the tool and auxiliary equipment warehouse, including receipts, issues and storage.
- Pack, dispatch and record domestic and international shipments.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Sort and distribute mail.
- Assist with the annual inventory.
- Help ensure the availability of required operating supplies.
- Perform various administrative tasks.
- Report directly to the Head of Logistics.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Quality Control, Production, Distribution and Planning.
Qualifications
- Completed vocational training as a logistics specialist (EFZ) or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in goods receipt and goods dispatch/shipping.
- Inventory experience.
- Experience supplying small components is an advantage.
- Knowledge of SAP and MS Office.
- Forklift and passenger-car driving licences.
- Highly precise and accurate working style.
- Independent and committed approach to work.
- Quality- and customer-oriented mindset.
- High sense of responsibility.
- Very good German; English is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Experience in goods receipt and goods dispatch/shipping, and with inventory; experience supplying small components is an advantage.
Education
Completed vocational training as a logistics specialist (EFZ) or equivalent work experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Daily meal allowance of CHF 7, redeemable at the company restaurant and selected restaurants in Schaffhausen; annual healthcare contribution of CHF 2,340 for full-time employees; annual public-transport pass subsidy of up to CHF 1,500 for contracts of at least one year; 40-hour work week; 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days from age 50; five additional bridge days; special terms on IWC and Richemont products; health and wellbeing initiatives, including financial support for external childcare; IWC Sports Club; workplace near the Rhine; internal events.
Culture
IWC fosters a precision‑driven, craftsmanship‑led culture where technical excellence and regulatory rigour are valued. The workplace emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, international exposure and continuous improvement within a heritage luxury environment.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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