Hermès Materials Quality Manager, Leather
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
About %s
Hermès is a renowned French luxury house specialising in fine leather goods, craftsmanship, and heritage. As part of the LVMH group, the maison maintains an unwavering commitment to artisanal excellence and the pursuit of perfection across all product categories, employing master craftspeople and upholding centuries-old techniques in manufacturing.
Hermès Materials Quality Manager, Leather role in Pantin. Manage supplier quality and leather excellence across 40 production sites.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as ambassador for leather materials within the organisation and to external partners, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of materials, article selection, physicochemical performance standards, and compliance requirements
- Collaborate closely with the Expertise Pole to ensure proper test definition within technical specifications and product briefs
- Accompany suppliers through production lifecycle management, verifying compliance with all specifications and signed technical documentation
- Ensure supplier adherence to Hermès quality requirements during full production runs, including article consistency, choice selection, and colour accuracy
- Support suppliers with compliance to new regulatory requirements and provide guidance on quality management implementations
- Define and establish reception control frequencies in partnership with Incoming Quality, calibrated to supplier maturity and historical performance
- Lead non-conformity resolution with rapid decision-making on detected defects; treat quality alerts following appropriate methodologies (8D, 5-Why analysis)
- Manage progress plans with suppliers based on historical performance data and non-conformity patterns, deploying scorecards for supplier performance tracking
- Support development phase industrialisation and major production changes, ensuring quality requirements are met before series production
- Participate in cross-functional service projects and contribute to quality assurance deployment initiatives across partner networks
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 6 years of experience in technical-industrial environments
- Essential knowledge and sensitivity to leather and its properties
- Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks
- Professional fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Valid driving licence for site visits and supplier engagement
Skills
Experience
Six years of professional experience in technical or industrial environments, preferably within luxury goods manufacturing, materials quality management, or supplier quality assurance. Demonstrated experience in managing supplier relationships, implementing quality systems, and resolving complex technical issues is essential.
Education
Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a workplace where artisanal mastery meets rigorous quality standards, where every employee is entrusted as a custodian of the brand's heritage. The organisation values collaboration across functions, adaptive problem-solving, and the ability to champion excellence through principled partnerships with both internal teams and external artisanal suppliers.
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