Givenchy Industrial Risk & Audit Coordinator
Givenchy seeks an Industrial Risk & Audit Coordinator in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy to manage supplier audits, Duty of Vigilance and traceability for the Industrial department.
Overview
Givenchy is a Parisian luxury maison known for refined ready-to-wear, accessories, and haute couture. As part of the LVMH Group, the house operates within a global network of luxury marques and benefits from the Group's strong HR culture, emphasis on craftsmanship, creativity, and mobility across brands.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead supplier onboarding due diligence and risk assessments, including financial, operational and ethical vetting; prepare onboarding reports with recommendations for Business Teams.
- Coordinate and manage external and internal production supplier audits and on-site factory visits focused on social/labour practices, subcontracting and quality controls.
- Build, monitor and verify closure of Corrective Action Plans (CAP) with documented evidence; maintain complete due diligence records for each supplier.
- Drive supplier mapping and traceability campaigns at each collection launch; ensure data integrity across supplier qualification databases and Group systems.
- Coordinate Duty of Vigilance governance: convene Maison-level committees, liaise with Legal, Purchasing, CSR and Group Duty of Vigilance teams, and escalate shared-supplier alerts.
- Maintain reporting and KPIs: update tracking files, live dashboards and produce monthly/quarterly reports for internal stakeholders and the Industrial Risk Management Board.
- Develop and execute audit plans in line with HQ and Group methodologies; identify process improvements and provide governance onboarding to staff and to the Organismo di Vigilanza.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent, preferably in economics or engineering.
- Minimum 5–7 years' experience in supplier audits and compliance within the textile/garment value chain; experience in luxury or high-end ready-to-wear preferred.
- Strong knowledge of external production ESG risks, audit and risk assessment methodologies, and Corrective Action Plan management.
- Familiarity with Italian law 231/01 and emerging Duty of Vigilance legislation.
- Fluency in Italian and proficiency in English or French.
- Proven ability to engage with cross‑functional stakeholders and external suppliers; strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly to supplier sites in Italy (up to 50%).
Skills
Experience
At least 5–7 years of progressive experience in supplier audits, compliance or industrial risk management within the textile and garment supply chain; luxury fashion experience preferred.
Education
Master's degree or equivalent, preferably in economics or engineering.
Workplace
This position is based in Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence. Cerulean lists 5 open roles in Bagno a Ripoli, including 1 posted recently. The broader Tuscany area accounts for 270 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.324 open positions, with 41 posted this week.
Benefits
Health insurance; Access to LVMH private sales; Two days of home-office per week; Regular professional development discussions and career mobility opportunities within the LVMH Group.
Culture
Givenchy combines a heritage-driven creative environment with a modern, international corporate framework as part of the LVMH Group. The Maison values craftsmanship, inclusivity and professional development, and promotes cross‑brand mobility and responsible, sustainability-focused practices.
About Cerulean
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