Louis Vuitton Logistics Systems Specialist
Louis Vuitton Japan seeks a Logistics Systems Specialist in Tokyo to lead WMS projects, Power BI reporting and logistics process improvements.
Overview
Louis Vuitton is a preeminent luxury fashion house known for exemplary craftsmanship and iconic products. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines heritage savoir‑faire with ongoing investments in digitalisation and operational excellence, offering a highly collaborative, international work environment focused on quality and innovation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end technical planning, implementation and optimisation of Warehouse Management System (WMS) initiatives to streamline workflows, increase throughput and improve data accuracy.
- Analyse operational processes to identify system‑level improvements and translate business requirements into technical specifications in collaboration with IT/IS and business stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and Excel reports to monitor KPIs, visualise trends and provide actionable insights for warehouse performance and strategic decision‑making.
- Manage logistics and WMS projects across the full lifecycle—planning, execution, monitoring, change control and close‑out—ensuring delivery on time, scope and budget.
- Coordinate cross‑functional communication with headquarters (HQ), Japan stakeholders (IT/IS, Retail, Digital, Stores) and external partners (3PLs, automation vendors) to align objectives and manage expectations.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues; facilitate training and knowledge transfer to operational teams to ensure effective adoption of new features and processes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' professional experience in logistics, supply chain systems, WMS operations or related project roles.
- Demonstrated project management capability leading technical or IT‑related initiatives, including planning, stakeholder management and risk control.
- Intermediate to advanced data analysis and data visualisation skills; proven experience producing dashboards and reports.
- Fluency in Japanese and business‑level English, with excellent written and verbal communication to liaise with HQ and external partners.
- Practical proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex reporting and data manipulation.
- Experience with WMS or logistics operations and technical problem solving is highly valued; prior exposure to process re‑engineering preferred.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in logistics, warehouse systems, supply chain IT or project management roles, ideally including WMS implementation/operations and cross‑functional project delivery.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. 184 luxury roles are listed in Tokyo on Cerulean, 1 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Tokyo region, Cerulean lists 194 open positions — 3 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 237 open roles in Japan, including 3 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture of exacting standards, creative craftsmanship and continuous improvement, set within a global and diverse organisation. Teams operate collaboratively across functions and geographies, balancing tradition with a strong drive for digital transformation and operational excellence.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.