Hermès Footwear Development Coordinator (City & Sport) — 6-month fixed-term
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès is a French luxury maison renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, artisanal leatherwork and timeless design. The Footwear métier is part of the Maison’s integrated network combining in-house ateliers and industrial partners, and contributes to collections sold through Hermès boutiques and e‑commerce worldwide.
Hermès — Pantin, France: Footwear Development Coordinator (City & Sport), 6‑month contract. PLM, product launch and stock management role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end development and launch of finished footwear products: material/component codification, compilation of bills of materials (nomenclatures) and preparation of technical launch dossiers.
- Create and follow product orders and releases within the PLM system; update and animate development KPIs.
- Consolidate sample orders with Style, Collection and Material Development teams and verify technical sheets for industrialization.
- Confirm material consumptions and interface PLM data with other internal systems; coordinate codification planning with cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Administer development finished-goods stock: generate reference pairs and conformity orders, print labels, manage receipts and invoicing in the tools.
- Manage stock movements and shipments of pairs to external manufacturers/suppliers; perform finished‑goods inventories with stock managers and project leads.
- Monitor and update development budget monthly; prepare KPIs and animate the monthly review routine.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (Bac +5) from business school, fashion school or engineering programme.
- Proven, relevant experience in product development or industrialization, ideally within footwear or technical/sportswear manufacturing.
- Autonomous, rigorous and highly organised with proven reliability.
- Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership and ability to work collaboratively across functions.
- Keen analytical and synthesis capabilities; observant and proactive with a strong product sensibility.
- Italian language ability considered an asset; regular travel to Italy required.
Skills
Experience
Minimum one significant, relevant experience in product development or industrialization; prior exposure to footwear production or sportswear technical manufacturing is advantageous.
Education
Master’s degree (Bac +5) — business school, fashion school or engineering background preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
Hermès cultivates an ethos of meticulous craftsmanship and long-term stewardship of savoir‑faire, emphasising quality, creativity and respect for artisanal processes. The workplace favours cross-disciplinary collaboration and sustained professional development within its métiers.
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