Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.
The RLGE Logistics Solutions Design & Process Improvement Manager provides support on a diverse portfolio of (cross-functional) Projects and Processes across the RLGE scope. The role is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing improvement initiatives within logistics operations, systems, and ways of working, with the objective of driving efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement.
The job holder acts as the regional link between Group Logistics and the local operations, ensuring the effective roll-out of Group initiatives and the sharing of regional best practices. He/she represents RLGE as a member of the Logistics Operating Model (LOM), supporting the European logistics transformation and digitalization initiatives (including automation and process integration with SAP and related tools).
The job holder works closely with the RLGE Head of Product Trade Compliance, head of Transport and Customs, the Business Analytics & Reg SAP Manager, Regional Key-user and the Local Logistics leaders across our 7 sites in Europe (incl. Switzerland and UK).
Support Maisons, logistics teams & management to design and implement new activities and logistics solutions (new flows, new process, systems design to support business and operational requirements).
Act as regional subject matter expert (SME) for projects, process automation and SAP process optimisation, in collaboration with IT, Group Logistics, Project management, Business Performance Manager, Regional Key User and other stakeholders depending on the subject.
Represent RLGE region on new Group/Regional Logistics initiatives and workshops to define and test new logistics solutions.
Act as regional focal point for SAP-related topics, collaborating closely with the Business Analytics & Regional SAP Manager and the Regional Key User. Provide input on system enhancements and incidents relevant to logistics processes.
Facilitate best-practice sharing between local markets and Group Logistics.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, standardization and harmonization across RLGE sites. Lead continuous improvement initiatives delivering measurable efficiency, accuracy and compliance gains. Guide local teams and support the development of Lean and continuous improvement capabilities.
Represent RLGE Europe within the global Logistics Operating Model (LOM), to communicate, align and implement, between Group logistics, Regional Distribution Center (RDC) and Local Logistics (LL).
Line management of 2 direct reports: Regional Key User (RKU) and 1 intern.
Collaborate with Finance/controlling, ICS, IT, Customer Services, E-Commerce Operations, Maisons and all functions in Logistics (PTC, Transport, Business Performance, etc.) to ensure process improvements through clarification, simplification and standardisation. Engage with external partners (carriers, service providers) where needed.
PLACE OF WORK: The role is based in Amsterdam, NL. Regular travel is required as part of the role, mostly within Europe and occasionally Intercontinental, Virtual meetings are preferred where possible.
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At Richemont, we craft the future. Our unique portfolio includes prestigious Maisons distinguished by their craftsmanship and creativity. Richemont’s ambition is to nurture its Maisons and businesses and enable them to grow and prosper in a responsible, sustainable manner over the long term.
Richemont operates in three business areas: Jewellery Maisons with Buccellati, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Vhernier; Specialist Watchmakers with A. Lange & Söhne, Baume & Mercier, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Piaget, Roger Dubuis and Vacheron Constantin; and Other, primarily Fashion & Accessories Maisons with Alaïa, Chloé, Delvaux, dunhill, G/FORE, Gianvito Rossi, Montblanc, Peter Millar, Purdey, Serapian as well as Watchfinder & Co.
To deliver on its mission of crafting the future, the Group nurtures the distinctive craftsmanship and creativity of its teams, employing a workforce of nearly 40 000 people spanning 136 nationalities across 40 countries in five regions.
