Balenciaga Junior Times & Methods Analyst

Scandicci • Italy

Friday, January 3, 2025

Balenciaga, a storied name in luxury fashion, was established in Spain by Cristobal Balenciaga in 1917 and relocated to Paris in 1937, setting the stage for modern couture through its innovative designs. As part of the Kering Group, Balenciaga continues to push the boundaries of fashion under the creative direction of Demna, who has been at the helm since 2015. The brand is renowned for its avant-garde collections, pioneering digital approaches, and commitment to social responsibility.

1. Collaborate with Product Development colleagues to input assembly times into the PLM system.
2. Verify bill of materials on PLM to ensure accurate assembly time calculations.
3. Publish assembly times across utilized systems.
4. Generate reports analyzing and tracking assembly time variations for carryover items.
5. Conduct structured analysis of times and methods through continuous reporting activities.
6. Measure time spent in prototyping, sampling, and production phases for collection items.
7. Monitor discrepancies between estimated sampling times and actual production times.

1. Understanding of costing processes and activities related to time and method measurement/evaluation.
2. Familiarity with the construction process of leather goods.
3. Knowledge of the luxury leather goods sector.
4. Proficiency in English.
5. Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
6. Experience with PLM/Stealth software is advantageous.

1. Excellent analytical skills with precision and attention to detail.
2. Flexibility and adaptability in a highly dynamic environment.
3. Goal-oriented with strong stress management capabilities.
4. Outstanding interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work effectively in a team.

Experience in costing processes and time/method evaluation within the luxury leather goods industry is required.

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and rewarding work environment that supports professional growth within the brand and the Kering Group. Employees are encouraged to reach their full potential in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Balenciaga fosters a workplace culture that values diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the work environment and customer experience. As an equal opportunity employer, Balenciaga selects talent based on skills and alignment with company values, aiming to prepare individuals for success within the brand.