Louis Vuitton International Logistics Manager

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee international inbound logistics flows for sellable goods sourced from central distribution centers in the United States and France
• Ensure smooth delivery and replenishment to four distribution centers across North America
• Manage logistics flows for non-sellable goods with origins in Asia, Mexico, and France
• Monitor transportation performance, shipment execution, lead times, and delivery reliability across all flows
• Identify and resolve operational issues impacting service, cost, inventory availability, or customs clearance
• Act as primary point of contact for two logistics vendors managing transportation of sellable and non-sellable goods
• Build and maintain strong day-to-day relationships with vendors to ensure high service quality and responsiveness
• Coordinate closely with customs brokers to support smooth import processes and timely customs clearance
• Track vendor and broker performance through KPIs, service reviews, and operational follow-up
• Challenge vendors and brokers where needed and drive corrective action plans to improve service, compliance, and cost efficiency
• Partner closely with the customs compliance team to ensure all international shipments are managed in line with applicable import/export regulations
• Support the accuracy and completeness of shipping and customs documentation in collaboration with vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with central teams, supply chain, distribution centers, inventory control, customs compliance, and brokers to ensure seamless execution of logistics activities
• Facilitate communication between internal and external partners to align priorities, shipment planning, issue resolution, and compliance requirements
• Support inventory availability by ensuring timely and accurate inbound flows
• Escalate risks proactively and lead action plans with relevant stakeholders
• Define, monitor, and report on key logistics performance indicators such as on-time delivery, lead time adherence, freight cost, and vendor performance
• Track logistics and transportation costs across all flows, identify variances, and highlight risks or opportunities for cost optimization
• Review, validate and manage invoices from logistics vendors and relevant service providers to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Support business continuity during the 6-month assignment by stabilizing operations and ensuring consistent logistics performance
• Provide structure, visibility, and governance across international logistics activities
• Contribute to handover documentation, process clarification, and recommendations for long-term optimization

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Logistics, International Logistics, or Supply Chain management
• Proven success in vendor management and stakeholder coordination
• Demonstrated elevated and sophisticated communication abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in Power Query and Power BI highly desirable

Skills

Experience

3–5 years of professional experience in Logistics, International Logistics, or Supply Chain management, with a strong background and proven success in vendor management and cross-functional coordination.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 120,000 per annum.

Benefits

Generous benefits package and unparalleled career development opportunities, both locally and globally, with industry-leading training in the luxury and retail environment.

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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