Yves Saint Laurent Costing Specialist - Footwear

Vigonza • Italy

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first fashion house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter, launching the 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966, a symbol of youth and freedom. This innovation marked a pivotal step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape. Acquired by Kering Group's luxury division in 1999, Yves Saint Laurent, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to be a leader in the luxury sector. Today, Saint Laurent's collections encompass women's and men's prêt-à-porter, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Monitor and update industrial costs associated with bills of materials concerning both raw materials and labor.
2. Define raw material consumption, including leathers, accessories, and components.
3. Evaluate and implement potential cost reduction actions.
4. Negotiate costs with finished product suppliers.
5. Define production cycles.
6. Collaborate regularly with development and industrialization technicians to assess costs of potential construction and production modifications.
7. Collect and monitor supplier price lists for each seasonal collection.
8. Update reports and control the turnover of finished product suppliers.

1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Economics.
2. Minimum of two years of experience in managing industrial costs in the footwear sector.

1. Proficiency in Excel and MS-Office suite.
2. Preferable knowledge of Stealth.
3. Strong reporting and quantitative data analysis skills.
4. Good negotiation skills.
5. Teamwork orientation.
6. Flexibility.

A minimum of two years of experience in managing industrial costs within the footwear industry is required.

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Economics.

Competitive benefits package including opportunities for professional development within a leading luxury fashion house.

Saint Laurent, as part of the Kering Group, fosters an innovative and dynamic work environment that values creativity and excellence. The company is committed to maintaining its position at the forefront of the luxury fashion industry, encouraging a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.