Van Cleef & Arpels Stock Administrator

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels is a historic French haute-joaillerie and watchmaking maison, renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and poetic design. The brand operates a global network of boutiques and ateliers and is part of the Richemont Group. As an employer, it emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, heritage savoir-faire and a culture of discretion and creativity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage daily stock operations for the New Delhi boutique, including goods receipt, put-away, storage and issuance in accordance with brand procedures for high‑value merchandise.
• Perform regular inventory counts and cycle counts; reconcile discrepancies and investigate variances to root cause.
• Maintain accurate stock records within the inventory/WMS and prepare timely reporting for boutique management and central teams.
• Coordinate logistics for inbound and outbound movements, liaising with internal teams, couriers and the central warehouse to ensure secure transfers.
• Ensure compliance with handling, security and insurance procedures for high‑value jewellery and timepieces; oversee packaging and shipment documentation.
• Support seasonal merchandising replenishment, transfers between stores and ad hoc audits requested by regional or central teams.
• Train boutique staff on stockroom protocols, stock-taking procedures and proper handling of merchandise.

Qualifications

• Minimum secondary education; diploma or degree in logistics, supply chain, retail management or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in inventory control or stock administration, ideally within luxury retail, jewellery or watchmaking environments.
• Strong numeracy and proven ability to perform accurate stock reconciliations and audit work.
• High level of integrity, discretion and ability to handle high-value goods securely.

Skills

Experience

Typically 2+ years in inventory or stock control roles, preferably within luxury retail, jewellery or watchmaking. Experience working with high‑value merchandise and familiarity with stock audit processes is strongly preferred.

Education

Secondary education required; diploma or bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, retail management or a related discipline preferred.

Workplace

Culture

The workplace culture at Van Cleef & Arpels blends traditional craftsmanship with refined retail excellence; teams operate with a high degree of professionalism, discretion and attention to artisanal quality. Employees are expected to uphold the brand’s heritage and exacting standards while contributing to a collaborative boutique environment.

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