Operations Associate (Part‑time)

Overview

CELINE is a French leather‑goods and couture house renowned for minimalist refinement and high craftsmanship. As part of the LVMH group, the brand operates within a network of luxury maisons and emphasizes creativity, exacting quality standards and meticulous client service.

Role & Responsibilities

• Control movement of all pre‑sale merchandise entering and exiting the store, ensuring shipping and receiving protocols are followed.
• Maintain inventory in an efficient, secure, clean and organized manner; manage stock rotations and inter‑store transfers.
• Support sales staff by locating and preparing merchandise not on the sales floor; facilitate client deliveries and document all transactions.
• Execute cycle counts and participate in inventory reconciliation processes; accurately record damages, RTVs and related paperwork.
• Manage packaging and presentation of client purchases to CELINE standards and troubleshoot missing deliveries.
• Support visual merchandising and store operations by moving and storing fixtures, furniture, props and merchandise as required.
• Coordinate facility and fixture maintenance, arranging cleaning or repairs when necessary.
• Operate retail systems and complete required administrative tasks related to inventory control and stock management.

Qualifications

• Business school or university degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum five years' retail experience with a focus on stock, inventory or operations; luxury retail experience preferred.
• Proven ability to follow procedures and complete inventory paperwork (damages, RTVs, transfers).
• Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated customer‑service orientation.
• Action‑oriented, results driven with strong problem‑solving skills and social perceptiveness.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn and use retail inventory and back‑office software.

Skills

Experience

Minimum five years of retail experience with demonstrable responsibility for stock or inventory operations; prior luxury retail experience strongly preferred.

Education

Business school or university degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contribution.

Culture

CELINE cultivates a creative, high‑standards environment rooted in craftsmanship and elegance. The workplace prioritizes discretion, collaboration and client‑centric service while promoting inclusion and equal opportunity for diverse talent.