- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About Berluti
Founded in Paris in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti, Berluti is a storied maison renowned for bespoke shoemaking, exceptional leather goods, and a distinctive art of patina. As an employer, the House offers a rare environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary masculine elegance, encouraging artisans, retail talents, designers, and corporate teams to uphold exacting standards while contributing to creative evolution. Part of LVMH, Berluti combines the intimacy of a specialist luxury atelier with the opportunities of a global group, valuing savoir-faire, client excellence, cultural curiosity, and long-term career development in service of objects made with soul, precision, and character.
Berluti is recruiting a Responsible Sourcing Project Assistant to develop regenerative calf-leather and flax supply chains, strengthen traceability and prepare water-footprint measurement. The six-month, full-time internship is based in Paris and starts in February 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor the farm-development project in direct collaboration with the partner tannery.
- Establish robust traceability with the tannery, extending to the farm of origin.
- Identify and qualify additional sourcing options for Made To Order products.
- Explore opportunities to localise leather sourcing and develop responsible supply across other product categories and materials, including sheepskin.
- Design a regenerative flax supply chain from end to end, working closely with Grande Mesure, Marketing and the Studio, and with a spinning mill in France and potentially elsewhere in Europe.
- Work with other LVMH Maisons to share best practices and build joint initiatives.
- Launch and manage a consultation with leading market stakeholders.
- Prepare for the launch of water-footprint measurement by the end of 2027.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, Industrial, Retail, Finance and Information Systems, as well as with the Manufacture in Italy.
- Visit Berluti’s historic boutique and receive product training.
Qualifications
- Currently studying at an engineering school or in an equivalent university programme.
- Fluent in English; Italian proficiency is an advantage.
- Comfortable with project management and strong organisational abilities.
- Strong interest in regenerative agriculture, raw-material traceability and environmental issues.
- Rigorous, with strong interpersonal skills and curiosity.
Skills
Experience
Beginner-level; no prior experience required.
Education
Currently studying at an engineering school or in an equivalent university programme.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Product training; specific support measures for employees with RQTH; Berluti is certified Happy Trainees for 2026.
Culture
Berluti fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, Parisian elegance, and a deep respect for artisanal know-how, where employees contribute to a house renowned for bespoke shoes, patinas, and refined menswear. As an employer, Berluti values precision, creativity, and client-centric excellence, offering an environment where tradition and innovation meet in the pursuit of timeless luxury.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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