Van Cleef & Arpels Boutique Operations Specialist

Closed The candidacy window for this position at Van Cleef & Arpels has closed.

While this position is no longer receiving submissions as of March 3, 2026, Van Cleef & Arpels presents 196 alternative opportunities for your consideration.

Continue Your Search

We invite you to review more currently available roles:

Location
Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Sep 22, 2025

Join Van Cleef & Arpels in Tokyo as a Boutique Operations Specialist. Manage inventory, oversee financial operations, and support customer service in a luxury retail environment.

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels, a distinguished high jewelry maison established in 1906 at the Place Vendôme in Paris, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and the use of rare gemstones. As part of the Richemont Group, the brand captivates a global clientele with its elegant and imaginative designs, drawing inspiration from literary classics, fairy tales, and historical narratives. The maison is committed to conveying the rich stories and traditions behind each creation, offering a unique and enchanting experience to its customers.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage boutique inventory, including monitoring stock movements and handling deliveries, transfers, reservations, and consignments.
  • Process inventory counts according to established procedures, including daily, spot, periodic, and annual counts.
  • Oversee product labeling following price changes.
  • Administer all cash-related procedures and manage payment, deposit, refund, and tax-free situations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the group's finance, administration, IT, and logistics departments for back-office operations.
  • Conduct document management, particularly for internal audits regarding discounts, deposits, gratuities, and exchanges.
  • Reconcile credit card statements with internal accounting records.
  • Organize product deliveries and export statuses.
  • Purchase consumables and process related invoices.
  • Oversee back-office customer service procedures and manage product movements with platforms.
  • Review customer service inventory, including leather straps and jewelry pieces sent for maintenance.
  • Manage customer service transaction statuses.
  • Participate in all DARE project training as the primary boutique DARE user and disseminate knowledge to staff.
  • Support staff during system issues and liaise with the IT team on behalf of the boutique.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in inventory management and administrative roles within a luxury retail environment.
  • Strong understanding of financial and back-office operations.

Skills

Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. Proficiency in inventory management systems and financial reconciliation. Strong communication skills for liaising with various departments.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the luxury retail sector is required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Cerulean lists 184 open roles in Tokyo, including 1 posted recently. The broader Tokyo area accounts for 194 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In Japan as a whole, Cerulean currently features 237 open positions, with 2 posted this week.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts.

Culture

Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a culture of elegance and creativity, where the heritage of fine craftsmanship is celebrated. Employees are encouraged to immerse themselves in the brand's rich history and contribute to its legacy of storytelling and artistry.

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.