Hermès Director of Supply Chain — Men's Ready-to-Wear

About Hermès

A Paris-based luxury fashion maison focused on men's ready-to-wear, operating within the haute couture and prêt‑à‑porter ecosystem. As part of the broader luxury fashion sector, the employer combines artisanal craftsmanship with industrial production capabilities and a global retail network, seeking leaders who can reconcile creative excellence with rigorous operational performance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Supply Chain team (approx. 10 direct reports) through a period of industrial transformation, fostering capability building and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Define and implement the medium- to long-term supply strategy to ensure industrial agility, resilience and cost control aligned with the Maison’s commercial objectives.
• Own the PIC / S&OP process, coordinating demand, production and commercial teams to secure on‑time delivery of collections to boutiques and wholesale channels.
• Supervise master production and procurement planning for finished goods, raw materials and components; set and manage safety stock policies for recurrent items.
• Negotiate capacities and contractual terms with external manufacturers to align partner capabilities with forecasted demand and production plans.
• Oversee order follow-up, delivery performance, billing processes and the integrity of physical and information flows.
• Drive sourcing strategy in conjunction with Purchasing to shorten lead times, optimise logistics flows and improve responsiveness.
• Define, deploy and monitor Supply Chain KPIs; produce regular reporting for Executive Management and lead corrective action plans.
• Develop and maintain strategic, long-term relationships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Act as a strategic interface with the Commercial Directorate, ensuring seamless communication around launches, sales objectives and key events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in supply chain, planning or operations within apparel, textiles or a closely related industry.
• Proven track record in leading industrial process transformation and accompanying organisational change.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and external manufacturing partners.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills with a discipline for prioritisation and results.
• Fluent English (mandatory); Italian is a plus.

Skills

Experience

At least 15 years of progressive responsibility in supply chain or operations, with substantial experience in industrial process transformation and leadership of teams in an apparel or related manufacturing environment.

Education

Advanced degree (MSc, Master's) or engineering degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, business or equivalent experience.

Workplace

Culture

The Maison balances traditional craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence with industrial rigor and commercial ambition. Colleagues operate in a high‑standards, fast‑paced environment that values cross‑functional collaboration, pragmatic innovation and a strong sense of collective responsibility.

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