Yves Saint Laurent Costing Specialist - Footwear

Vigonza • Italy

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first fashion house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter with the launch of the 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966, symbolizing youth and freedom. This pivotal shift modernized fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape. In 1999, Yves Saint Laurent was acquired by Kering's luxury division, and under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, it continues to be a leader in the luxury sector. Today, Saint Laurent's collections encompass women's and men's ready-to-wear, 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. Evaluate and implement potential cost reduction actions.
3. Negotiate costs with finished product suppliers.
4. Define production cycles.
5. Collaborate regularly with development and industrialization technicians to assess costs of potential construction and production modifications.
6. Collect and monitor supplier price lists for each seasonal collection.
7. Update reporting and control the turnover of finished product suppliers.

1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Economics.

1. Excellent knowledge of Excel and MS-Office suite.
2. Familiarity with Stealth is preferred.
3. Strong reporting and quantitative data analysis skills.
4. Good negotiation skills.
5. Teamwork orientation.
6. Flexibility.

Minimum of two years of experience in managing industrial costs within the footwear sector.

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Economics.

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

Saint Laurent, as part of the Kering Group, fosters a culture of innovation, creativity, and excellence. Employees are encouraged to embrace a spirit of collaboration and to contribute to the brand's legacy of luxury and modernity.