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Head of Operations

Messika

🇫🇷Paris, FRexecutiveonsite

  • cegid
  • excel
  • m3
  • microsoft office

Messika is a Parisian High Jewelry Maison, designed by Valerie Messika, daughter of the renowned diamond trade dealer, Andre Messika. Since 2005, Messika has been a growing leader in jewelry with over 500 Points of Sales worldwide across 90 countries.

In the United States, the brand is distributed through directly operated retail boutiques, a network of wholesale partners (department stores and independent retailers), and an internally managed e‑commerce platform.

As part of an ambitious expansion plan in the American market, Messika USA is building a high‑performing team of driven, entrepreneurial professionals to support the brand’s rapid and sustainable growth.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, Americas, the Head of Operations & Supply Chain will oversee all operational activities in the Americas region. This is a key leadership role combining hands‑on operational involvement with strategic vision, within a fast‑growing and agile organization.

You will lead a team of 8 people and play a central role in structuring, optimizing, and scaling operations to support Messika USA’s development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic inventory planning and stock optimization across the US network
  • Retail boutique merchandising coordination
  • Warehouse operations and inventory management (physical stock handling, preparation, shipments)
  • Customer service and order management across all distribution channels
  • US logistics and operational processes
  • Operational execution of major off‑site Messika events (including High Jewelry events)
  • Management of all US customs and transportation matters
  • Oversight of the external 3PL warehouse (non‑value stock)
  • Supervision of the US Repair & Care service (after‑sales service and stock refurbishment)

Team & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Direct management and development of an operations team of 8 (junior and senior profiles)
  • Close collaboration with Messika USA teams: Retail, Wholesale, E‑commerce, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, PR, etc.
  • Daily coordination with external partners (3PL warehouse, transportation providers, after‑sales workshops)
  • Frequent interaction with Paris Headquarters teams: Global Operations, Supply Chain, Retail Merchandising, Sales Administration, Logistics, Repair & Care

Profile & Skills Requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Strong ability to manage operational complexity and drive efficiency
  • Exceptional attention to detail, rigor, and follow‑through
  • Hands‑on, proactive mindset with the ability to operate in day‑to‑day execution
  • Strategic thinker able to design and implement scalable operational processes
  • Flexibility and ability to perform under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
  • Strong people management capabilities
  • Service‑oriented, client‑centric mindset with strong sensitivity to luxury standards
  • Business‑driven, analytical, and product‑oriented approach
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Office (advanced Excel required)
  • Knowledge of CEGID and M3 is a plus
  • Fluency in French is a plus
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