Fendi Raw Material Industrialization & Quality Control Supervisor — Leather Goods

Fendi is an Italian luxury maison renowned for its leather goods, ready-to-wear and artisanal savoir‑faire. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines creative innovation with rigorous craftsmanship, offering a workplace focused on product excellence, technical mastery and the development of specialist talent within a global luxury network.

1. Lead all activities related to industrialization and quality control of leather materials, ensuring alignment with aesthetic, performance, cost and sustainability objectives.
2. Act as the technical liaison between design, strategic sourcing, product development, cutting and assembly teams to guarantee manufacturability and industrial suitability of materials.
3. Conduct in-depth feasibility assessments during early design reviews to identify technical constraints, production implications and optimisation opportunities.
4. Collaborate with Quality Assurance to define testing protocols, verify compliance with company quality parameters and manage raw material testing activities.
5. Define and document comprehensive material characteristics, performance specifications and quality standards to support sourcing and purchasing decisions.
6. Manage, schedule and supervise the CQ team, coordinating the work of three Raw Materials Inspectors and overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
7. Use the Modelform database to record and maintain material data sheets and technical documentation shared with suppliers.
8. Contribute to countertype sourcing decisions with purchasing and product development according to technical specifications and industrial needs.
9. Work with model makers, product engineers and production stakeholders to optimise material usage, reduce waste and streamline production processes.
10. Develop and implement standardised processes for material industrialization to improve efficiency and shorten lead times.

1. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline, or equivalent technical qualification.
2. Proven expertise in the industrialization of plain and exotic leathers, with strong knowledge of tanning and leather production processes.
3. Demonstrated ability to translate creative specifications into manufacturable technical solutions, balancing aesthetics, cost and sustainability.
4. Proven supervisory experience, including scheduling and operational management of a small technical team.
5. Fluency in Italian and good command of English for cross‑functional collaboration.
6. Proficient user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and experience with materials databases (Modelform).

1. Modelform
2. MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
3. Industrialization of plain and exotic leather
4. Raw material testing and quality assurance
5. Material specification and performance criteria definition
6. Cross-functional collaboration with sourcing, product development and production
7. Team management and operational scheduling
8. Process standardisation and production optimisation

8–10 years of relevant experience in the fashion industry or within tanneries, with a proven track record in leather industrialization; at least 5 years in roles involving technical responsibility or team supervision.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent technical/ scientific qualification.

Fendi combines Roman/Italian heritage and artisanal craftsmanship with the resources of the LVMH group, fostering an environment where creativity, technical excellence and attention to detail are prized. The workplace values specialist know‑how, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and career development within a globally recognised luxury maison.