Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics Administrative Manager
Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris seeks a Logistics Administrative Manager to oversee shipping, documentation and inventory for high-value jewellery.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian maison renowned for high-jewellery craftsmanship and poetic design. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines artisanal ateliers and international boutiques, operating with rigorous standards of quality, discretion and client service typical of leading luxury maisons.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day administrative logistics operations for boutiques, ateliers and external partners, ensuring secure handling of high-value goods.
- Coordinate shipments and transportation: prepare and validate shipping documents (AWB, CMR, commercial invoices), organise carriers and follow up on deliveries and returns.
- Process purchase orders and delivery notes, update inventory records and reconcile stock movements with ERP and physical counts.
- Liaise with customs brokers and ensure compliance with import/export regulations, Incoterms and company security procedures.
- Maintain accurate logistics documentation and filing, prepare reports and KPIs for the Supply Chain/Operations team.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (retail, workshops, client services) to prioritise shipments, resolve operational issues and optimise lead times.
- Propose and implement process improvements to increase reliability, traceability and cost-efficiency of logistics flows.
Qualifications
- Fluent French; professional working knowledge of English.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in logistics, supply chain, business administration or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of shipping documentation, Incoterms and customs procedures.
- Proven ability to manage administrative processes for high-value products with attention to security and compliance.
- Excellent organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and capacity to prioritise under tight timelines.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in logistics or administrative coordination, ideally within luxury retail, jewellery, watchmaking or other sectors handling high-value merchandise.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in logistics, supply chain, business administration or related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.321 open roles in Paris, including 73 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.735 active listings on Cerulean, 104 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.293 open positions, with 140 posted this week.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and meticulous attention to detail. The workplace emphasises close collaboration between ateliers and boutiques, respect for artisanal processes and a client-centric approach consistent with haute joaillerie standards.
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