Van Cleef & Arpels Supply Assistant (Intern)
Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris seeks a Supply Assistant (Intern) to support procurement, inventory and supplier coordination for its ateliers and boutiques.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is a haute-joaillerie maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic design and meticulous finishing. As part of the Richemont group, the brand operates global maisons, boutiques and ateliers where heritage techniques and luxury service converge.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the procurement and replenishment cycle: raise and follow purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules and coordinate with suppliers.
- Track and reconcile inventory levels across ateliers, boutiques and central warehouses; trigger replenishment actions as required.
- Maintain and update stock records and procurement documentation within the ERP and Excel-based trackers.
- Interface with internal teams (production, quality, retail operations) to ensure timely availability of components and finished goods.
- Prepare regular operational reports and dashboard summaries for the Supply Chain team.
- Assist in supplier qualification, administrative follow-up, and ad hoc projects to optimise flow and lead times.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in supply chain, logistics, procurement, business or equivalent field.
- Strong organisational skills with an aptitude for numerical data and process-oriented tasks.
- Good command of Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is advantageous.
- Proactive communicator able to liaise with suppliers, ateliers and cross-functional teams.
- High attention to detail and respect for confidentiality and quality standards inherent to luxury jewellery.
- Availability for the full duration of the internship and capacity to work from the Paris office.
Skills
Experience
Previous internships or coursework in procurement, supply chain or logistics are desirable but not mandatory; candidates should demonstrate analytical aptitude and an interest in luxury operations.
Education
Enrolled in a tertiary programme (Bachelor's or Master's) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration or related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.316 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 67 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.727 open positions — 101 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels combines historic savoir‑faire with contemporary creativity, operating at the intersection of atelier craftsmanship and global luxury retail. The working environment values precision, collaboration and respect for artisanal processes, offering exposure to cross‑disciplinary teams across production and boutique operations.
About Cerulean
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