Logistics Manager Jobs

Our house has forged itself a legend. When Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet joined forces in 1875, they did so with the conviction that their vision was unique and that their work would endure. Today, the family business is still in the hands of the descendants of the founding families, and the initial inspiration remains firmly embedded in its genes.

Loyal to the spirit of the Vallée de Joux and in keeping with its inherited values of innovation and fine craftsmanship, the Manufacture in Le Brassus produces exclusive watches imbued with the spirit of the place where they were born.

Crafted by Watchmakers eager to give of their very best, they reflect a constant obsession with quality and with perfect finishing, as well as a vocation for the complex mechanisms characteristic of the valley. Each Audemars Piguet watch collection has its own distinct personality, eloquently testifying to time-honored know-how as well as to the impressive capacity of innovation cultivated by our venerable House.

PRINCIPAL MISSION

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the Logistics and Inventory Management of merchandise for Audemars Piguet North America (APNA). Is the owner of the Transport, Customs, Inventory and physical stock maintenance. High level of detail and communication to provide full logistics support to Sales Administration, Customer Service, Marketing and Retail department activity. Represents the brand and as such, provides best in class customer service. At ease with computerized transactions, ensures accountability of the activity, provides reporting and participates in continuous improvement programs.

• Full availability to support, organize and monitor related Logistics activities.
• Implement, modify and control operational procedures to ensure processes are in place, efficient and strictly adhered to
• Training of Logistics Staff at AP Locations
• Coordinate, plan, control, and secure flows of goods for Sales Operations, Marketing / Events, Boutiques, and Customer Service.
• Responsible for comprehensive inventory management and reporting (Accuracy, Cleanliness, Presentation, Organization, and Environment Storage)
• Prioritization of orders and adjusting of schedules to ensure customer priority requirement are met.
• Provide accurate and timely information, reports as required.
• Responsible for the Logistics Flow of goods and information within the scope of Factory purchases through Point of Sale.

Management of Customs Brokers and Transportation Vendors

• Import / Export, Fish and Wildlife and US Customs Classification issues and resolution
• Manage performance of Domestic and International Shipping vendors
• Management of related costs associated
• Duty Drawback
• Transportation issues and resolution

Shipping and Receiving

• Physically present upon delivery in special circumstances to ensure delivery needs are met (e.g. Events, Duty Free Zone)
• Proper storage of goods within all existing storage locations (watches, spare parts, marketing/brand materials).
• Notify the proper department on the arrival status of all goods
• Ensure the reception of all the components used in Clearwater and/or in cross-docking.
• Coordinate efficient distribution scheduling of materials to the network
• In coordination with established Customs Brokers, ensure that all shipping documentation is sufficient for importation into the US and Latin American countries (e.g. Mexico, South America and the Caribbean)

Support other APNA Logistics Operations

• Follow strict APNA guidelines for vault access and security while handling high value goods.
• Provide support to the APNA Shipping Coordinator daily shipping and receiving functions as required
• Cross trained to support invoicing and physical shipment of watches, jewelry and parts as required for both inbound and outbound shipments, including wholesale and customer service (aftersales) goods.

Requirements

• Knowledge of US Import/Export Customs
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• 7+ years’ experience in warehousing/distribution/operations management
• Strong inventory management experience
• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Effective communicator and collaborative problem solver
• Excellent leadership, influencing and organizing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related area
• Previous ERP experience required (Infor preferred)
• Strong negotiation skills

Audemars Piguet offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Audemars Piguet is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Audemars Piguet hires without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.