Hermès Textile Purchasing Assistant

Paris • France

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Hermès, a prestigious French maison established in 1837, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and high-quality creations. As a family-owned and independent entity, Hermès employs nearly 20,000 individuals globally. The brand is driven by a continuous entrepreneurial spirit and a steadfast commitment to excellence, fostering autonomy and freedom through responsible management. Hermès is dedicated to preserving exceptional savoir-faire, with a strong territorial presence that respects both people and nature, sourcing extraordinary materials. The maison's creativity is fueled by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores worldwide.

1. Monitor the flow of production validation swatches, including master collection gathering and internal dispatching.
2. Create material books with technical sheets and collection samples for production.
3. Send technical sheets to external control centers and track the scheduling of swatch reception and dispatch to control centers.
4. Reclassify materials from one season to another if materials are continued.
5. Coordinate order formalization, ensuring proper PLM to M3 interface and consolidating standard price files.
6. Support supplier follow-up by updating the supplier directory and consolidating supplier data analysis files.
7. Create and update the seasonal material tracking file, including technical information, price updates, and lead time indications.
8. Consolidate quality alerts to inform end-of-season supplier reviews.
9. Prepare seasonal material presentations for manufacturing and industrial teams, coordinating with quality teams.
10. Map suppliers and their value chains, updating technical sheets and pricing for permanent materials.

1. Currently enrolled in an engineering school, business school, or university, ideally with initial experience in textile purchasing.

1. Strong organizational skills, reactivity, and precision.
2. Autonomy and curiosity with excellent analytical and synthesis abilities.
3. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data analysis and project management tools such as Power BI.
4. Ability to synthesize reports and create presentations using PowerPoint.
5. Experience with ERP or planning systems is advantageous.

Ideally, candidates will have initial experience in textile purchasing or a related field.

Currently enrolled in an engineering school, business school, or university.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a prestigious luxury brand, gaining valuable experience in textile purchasing and supply chain management.

Hermès fosters a culture of creativity and excellence, emphasizing autonomy and responsible management. The company values the transmission of exceptional craftsmanship and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and respect for nature.