- Location
- Busto Garolfo Lombardy Italy
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €30,000/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès seeks a Sample Materials Development Specialist for its footwear materials development team in Busto Garolfo. The role coordinates collection-material shipments, procurement, inventory, budgets, supplier KPIs, and sample supply; it is a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract under the CCNL Calzatura Industria, with indicative initial gross annual pay from €30,000 and an annual incentive plan.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure leather, fabric, and component shipments arrive on time to meet finished-product sample production plans.
- Create a centralized system integrating material requirements across development stages (Preview, approval, lab testing, and press samples), taking account of lead times and minimum order quantities (MOQs).
- Monitor material shipments and keep product development and supply teams informed about sample production timelines.
- Support the materials development team daily with requirements calculations and order placement.
- Create an inventory to monitor direct and indirect material stock.
- Coordinate with supply teams to ensure material availability for finished-product press-sample orders.
- Monitor and manage the annual materials-order budget.
- Create a standard system for managing and sending orders to suppliers and finished-product manufacturers.
- Participate in material coding through the management system.
- Lead the definition of KPIs for sample procurement and, in coordination with the materials development team (referentiel matières), manage global supplier performance indicators, including service level, saturation rate, and material/color performance.
- Manage direct and indirect stock of materials (master, Standards).
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or materials procurement.
- Knowledge of the materials development process and collection cycles.
- Ability to formalize information and synthesize.
- Rigorous, organized, and autonomous approach.
- Responsive and team-oriented.
- Strong analytical, synthesis, and end-to-end management skills.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- French is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge and proficiency in PLM systems, Office, and Power BI.
- Excellent communication and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Teamwork and a strong sense of collective responsibility.
- Availability, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Strong focus on quality and detail.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years in supply chain, purchasing, or materials procurement.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Busto Garolfo, Lombardy, Italy, with easy access to Milan.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 30,000 per annum.
Benefits
Meal vouchers and an annual incentive plan in line with company policies; additional benefits under company policy and the applicable collective agreement.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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