Hermès Materials Development Intern

HERMES SELLIER - LA PENICHE

Friday, January 3, 2025

Hermès is a French, family-owned, and independent company established in 1837, known for creating, crafting, and selling high-quality objects. With nearly 20,000 employees worldwide, Hermès is driven by a continuous entrepreneurial spirit and a constant demand for excellence. The company values freedom and autonomy through responsible management and is committed to passing on exceptional craftsmanship while respecting people and nature. Hermès' creativity is fueled by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores globally.

1. Assist the development manager with new material projects, both transformed and natural.
2. Ensure adherence to the development timeline from sourcing to production, organizing meetings and follow-ups.
3. Initiate material trials in IT systems, including style and SKU creation, order placement, and trial reception in ERP.
4. Maintain budget updates.
5. Create presentation materials on specific themes or projects, and summarize by collection.
6. Document all material trials with photos, dossiers, and qualitative/aesthetic feedback.
7. Update the supplier database.
8. Conduct market research, map existing expertise, and identify key players.
9. Contact and system reference new partners, including contracts and supplier profiles.
10. Develop and update trade show schedules.
11. Create summary sheets on targeted monitoring topics, such as natural materials.
12. Collect and categorize data on completed projects.
13. Define performance indicators for development and distribution.
14. Propose strategic analysis and recommendations.
15. Conduct inventory of material stock, manage ERP records, report inventory results, and resolve discrepancies.

1. Student in a Bac +5 program: engineering, business, design school, or IFM.
2. Strong sensitivity to materials with a keen interest in high-quality objects and materials.
3. Recognized for seriousness, autonomy, organizational skills, and good interpersonal skills.

1. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office.
2. Strong relational and writing skills.

Student in a Bac +5 program: engineering, business, design school, or IFM.

The internship is located at Hermès Sellier - La Péniche. Hermès is committed to ethics, diversity, and inclusion, offering a responsible and human-centered work environment.