Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vineyard Management Assistant
Veuve Clicquot — Reims: Vineyard Management Assistant (work‑study). Apprenticeship in procurement, invoicing and administrative support for vineyard operations.
Overview
Maison Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin is an iconic Champagne house renowned for high‑quality champagnes and a strong heritage of innovation and excellence. The Maison is part of the LVMH group and combines rigorous viticultural practices with international luxury distribution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing and order-to-invoice cycles for vineyard needs, including both non‑stocked services (building maintenance, harvest equipment, viticultural services) and stocked inputs (viticultural inputs, vine plants).
- Identify and liaise with suppliers, coordinate requests for proposals and price requests in collaboration with the Purchasing department, validate purchase orders and follow up on deliveries, returns and dispute resolution.
- Process and monitor supplier invoicing in coordination with Accounting: validate invoices, perform data entry, allocate to budgets and ensure payment follow‑up.
- Handle invoice discrepancy and non‑conformity workflows (FNC) with Accounting: validate, record and track corrective actions.
- Prepare and maintain asset disposal/exit records and other fixed‑asset documentation linked to vineyard operations.
- Provide centralized administrative support for vineyard operations: expense report entry, maintenance of tracking spreadsheets and production of monthly synthesis reports including justification of corporate card transactions.
- Contribute occasionally to related administrative and operational tasks to ensure continuity of vineyard activity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) or equivalent in business administration, procurement, accounting, viticulture or a related discipline (work‑study candidates accepted).
- Strong organisational rigour, autonomy and analytical accuracy; reliable follow‑through on procurement and invoicing processes.
- Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to work with suppliers, internal procurement and accounting teams.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn vineyard‑specific operations and corporate procedures.
- Driving licence (Permis B) and vehicle recommended due to site visits in Reims and surrounding areas.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level — suitable for candidates at the start of their career or currently enrolled in a work‑study/apprenticeship programme. Prior exposure to procurement, accounting or viticulture administration is an asset but not required.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) or equivalent in business, procurement, accounting, viticulture or related field; work‑study/apprenticeship candidates encouraged to apply.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Reims, Grand Est, France. 25 luxury roles are listed in Reims on Cerulean, 6 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Grand Est region, Cerulean lists 62 open positions — 7 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Veuve Clicquot blends a deep winemaking heritage with a culture of excellence, creativity and attention to detail. The Maison values craftsmanship, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and offers a professional environment where operational rigour and innovation coexist.
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