Kering Eyewear
Global Showroom Rollout
10 principal destinations · Warehouse Pre-Assembly · Shipment Control · On-Site Operations · Reverse Logistics
CLIENT
Kering Eyewear
ROLE
Assistant Project Manager
SCOPE
10 principal international destinations
PROJECT
Global Showroom Rollout
DURATION
Oct 2023 – Jan 2024
DELIVERABLES
Pre-assembly · Packing & shipment coordination · Installation support · Reverse logistics
THE PROJECT
Kering Eyewear developed a global showroom rollout across ten principal international destinations, using a coordinated system of display elements designed to present multiple eyewear brands within different showroom environments.
The project involved the preparation and pre-assembly of the display components, destination-specific packing and shipment control, international installation, and later dismantling and return logistics. The same modular elements were also reused for additional showroom locations after the principal rollout.
MY ROLE
I supported the Project Manager during the operational execution of the global showroom rollout, with responsibility focused on warehouse preparation, pre-assembly, packing and shipment readiness. I coordinated the flow of components from supplier intake through destination-specific packing, working with production, warehouse and installation teams to ensure that each shipment left complete and ready for installation.
My work included checking incoming components against production lists, coordinating warehouse pre-assembly, verifying destination-specific packing lists, following missing or defective pieces with suppliers, and organizing packing and shipment activities across the principal international destinations. I also followed the Milan installation and dismantling directly on site, coordinating the return flow from dismantling through repacking and vehicle loading.
WAREHOUSE PRE-ASSEMBLY & VERIFICATION
Before packing and shipment, selected showroom elements were pre-assembled in the warehouse to verify component completeness, configuration and overall readiness. This intermediate step helped identify missing, defective or incorrect parts before they reached the installation stage.
I coordinated this preparation phase by checking incoming components against the production list, organizing the pre-assembly sequence with the warehouse and production teams, and following up on missing or defective items with the relevant suppliers when replacements or remakes were required.
DESTINATION-SPECIFIC PACKING & SHIPMENT CONTROL
Each principal destination required a complete, location-specific set of showroom elements and hardware. After pre-assembly, the components were packed according to the established crate system and checked against destination-specific packing lists before dispatch.
I was responsible for verifying shipment completeness, ensuring that the required components were assigned to the correct crates and that each destination was ready for collection. This involved coordinating with the warehouse team, following outstanding or replacement parts, and maintaining control of multiple shipments progressing through preparation at the same time.
CUSTOM CRATE PLANNING
Different window configurations required dedicated transport crates to protect the sculptural components during international shipment. I defined the number and dimensions of the custom crates for each destination using CAD, translating the size and grouping of the components into practical packing solutions.
The crate planning had to account for component geometry, handling requirements and the way each shipment would be divided by destination. As packing progressed, I also supported adjustments to the crate requirements when additional capacity was needed.
FULL-SCALE PRE-ASSEMBLY & VERIFICATION
Before packing and shipment, selected window configurations were assembled at full scale against 1:1 reference templates. This made it possible to verify the relationship between the individual sculptural components, their positioning and the overall composition before the elements were separated again for transport.
I supported this verification stage from the operational side, checking that the required components were available and consistent with the project and destination requirements before packing. The full-scale mock-ups also provided a clear reference for identifying missing, damaged or incorrectly prepared elements before dispatch.
packing coordination & shipment handover
Once the components had been verified and the crate requirements defined, I coordinated the warehouse packing activities by destination. Working with the dedicated packing team, I helped organize the components, protective materials and installation hardware so that each shipment contained the correct set of elements for its specific window configuration.
I prepared and cross-checked packing information, supported the resolution of last-minute shortages or damaged components, and coordinated the handover of completed crates to the transport team. During the most intensive phase, this required managing several shipments in parallel while maintaining accuracy between project requirements, packed components and destination-specific deliveries.
FINAL RESULT
The campaign was successfully prepared and dispatched across EMEA and selected international destinations, with the window components arriving intact and the installations completed correctly. The coordination between incoming-goods checks, full-scale verification, crate planning and destination-specific packing helped reduce errors throughout the rollout.
Blooming Flowers was my first major international assignment within the company and gave me substantial responsibility in the warehouse and logistics phases of a complex luxury retail project. The accuracy of my work was recognized internally and contributed to the confirmation of my apprenticeship.
