Rimowa Raw Materials Warehouse Associate
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
RIMOWA seeks a Raw Materials Warehouse Associate in Cologne, Germany for full-time logistics and inventory management roles within its luxury luggage operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive goods and conduct inventory and quality control inspections
- Record goods movements and adjustments using the warehouse management system, and execute internal stock transfers
- Store and relocate goods within the facility
- Prepare and commission goods for shipment
- Load and unload trucks
- Package items and apply labels to packages and pallets
- Generate packing lists and accompanying shipping documentation
- Secure loads for transport
- Perform regular inventory counts and quality assurance checks
- Execute general warehouse housekeeping and maintenance tasks
- Operate forklifts and other materials handling equipment
Qualifications
- Completed vocational training as a specialist warehouse operative, logistics operative, or equivalent qualification
- Extensive practical experience in warehouse operations
- Proficient forklift operation skills (front-end and side-loader), with valid operator certification
- Demonstrated competency with scanning equipment and warehouse management systems
- Strong physical resilience and operational readiness
- Independent and motivated working approach
- Fluent German and English proficiency in written and spoken communication
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant warehouse operations or logistics experience required.
Education
Completed vocational training as a Fachlagerist (specialist warehouse operative), Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik (logistics operative), or equivalent professional qualification. Equivalent practical experience in warehouse operations will also be considered.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
30 days paid annual leave; 30% employee discount on RIMOWA products; occupational pension scheme with significant employer contribution, or alternative capital-accumulation benefits (after 6 months tenure); on-site canteen with freshly prepared meals at subsidized prices; Urban Sports Club membership; subsidized Deutschlandticket (Germany-wide rail pass); international work environment with career development opportunities within the LVMH Group.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
About Cerulean
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