Van Cleef & Arpels Logistics Coordinator
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is a maison of haute joaillerie and luxury objects renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and poetic design. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines traditional métiers with rigorous quality standards and operates specialized ateliers where production logistics and supply-chain precision are critical to preserving product excellence.
Van Cleef & Arpels — Logistics Coordinator, Les Ateliers de Lyon (Lyon). Manage inventory, shipments and atelier logistics for the haute-joaillerie maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage inbound and outbound flows at Les Ateliers de Lyon, ensuring accurate reception, inspection and recording of materials and finished goods.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through regular stock counts, cycle counting and reconciliation; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate material supply to production lines and ateliers, prioritizing deadlines and ensuring traceability of components.
- Liaise with suppliers, carriers and internal stakeholders (production, quality, purchasing) to schedule shipments and resolve logistic issues.
- Prepare shipping documentation and ensure compliance with customs, transport and internal quality procedures.
- Implement and monitor warehouse organisation, storage standards and security procedures to protect high-value items.
- Propose and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise stock levels, reduce lead times and improve handling processes.
- Maintain accurate records and KPIs, produce regular reports on stock, movements and logistics performance.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bac+2 (or equivalent vocational diploma) in logistics, supply chain or industrial organisation, or proven equivalent experience.
- Professional experience (typically 2–4 years) in warehouse/logistics roles; experience within luxury goods, jewelry or watchmaking ateliers preferred.
- Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail and proven ability to handle high-value inventory with discretion.
- Familiarity with customs and transport documentation and regulatory requirements for domestic and international shipments.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and prioritise in a deadline-driven production environment.
- Good numeracy and data‑driven mindset; capacity to maintain and present operational KPIs.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2–4 years of progressive experience in logistics, warehouse or supply‑chain roles; prior exposure to luxury goods, jewelry, watchmaking or artisanal production environments is strongly preferred.
Education
Bac+2 in logistics, supply chain, transport or equivalent vocational qualification; or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Culture
The work environment blends rigorous craftsmanship with a respect for artisanal practices; teams operate in a collaborative, detail-oriented atmosphere where quality and confidentiality are paramount. Employees are expected to combine a service mindset with meticulous organisational discipline suited to luxury production settings.
About Cerulean
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