Hermès Industrialization Projects Assistant — Leather & Textiles
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès is an independent Parisian Maison renowned for artisanal excellence in leather goods, saddlery and a wide range of luxury métiers. The company emphasizes craftsmanship, quality and long-term stewardship of savoir‑faire, combining traditional techniques with selective innovation across its global operations.
Hermès — Pantin: Industrialization Projects Assistant (Leather & Textiles). Apprenticeship role in Bureau des Matières coordinating material flows and TAP testing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Bureau des Matières on cross‑functional industrialization projects linking suppliers and production sites.
- Contribute to transformation projects for digital tools and process formalisation (project management tools, PLM, ERP-related procedures).
- Organise and manage inbound and outbound product and material flows, including archival and destruction processes and ERP logistical operations.
- Maintain stock and inventory records; implement missing flows and improve traceability.
- Coordinate and run Tests au Porté (TAP): receive physical and digital products, liaise with custodial teams, organise and lead debrief meetings, and archive test data.
- Provide transversal support during project phases such as supplier ramp‑up and material workability assessments.
Qualifications
- Engineering diploma or Bac+5 in Process/Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Leather or Textile disciplines.
- Candidature in work‑study/apprenticeship for a specialised Master's (e.g. IFM, ENSAM, ENSAIT) is highly valued.
- Demonstrated rigor, logical approach and autonomy; prior internship or first professional experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team spirit and ability to synthesise cross‑functional information.
- Sensitivity to products, raw materials and artisanal savoir‑faire, with curiosity and capacity to propose improvements.
Skills
Experience
Open to beginners; prior internship or a first professional experience that demonstrates rigor, autonomy and analytical thinking is desirable.
Education
Engineering degree or Bac+5 in Process/Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Leather or Textile fields; specialised Master's in a related discipline (apprenticeship track) appreciated.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a slow‑growth, craftsmanship‑driven culture where technical excellence, attention to detail and long‑term development are central. Teams collaborate across métiers to blend artisanal tradition with selective digital and process innovation, within an inclusive and ethical employer stance.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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