Hermès Supply Chain Manager, Bespoke Tailoring
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 15, 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.
Supply Chain Manager, Bespoke Tailoring – Full-time position in Pantin, France. Lead procurement and production operations for luxury custom menswear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategy for bespoke production operations, identifying capacity and risk mitigation opportunities across internal and external manufacturing partners
- Negotiate manufacturing capacity agreements with both internal facilities and external contractors in collaboration with fashion, menswear, and womenswear divisions
- Establish production planning and lead the Industrial and Commercial Planning (PIC) process to align supply capacity with demand forecasts
- Define medium-term allocation of production capacity across partners, ensuring load-balancing and optimal resource utilization
- Oversee purchase calendar planning to maintain appropriate inventory levels and meet delivery commitments
- Monitor order fulfillment by the Order Coordination team, ensuring adherence to lead times and delivery schedules
- Track and manage weekly delivery metrics across all product categories
- Identify and escalate alerts, urgent orders, and critical path items to ensure continuous workflow efficiency
- Formalize and structure manufacturing processes with each production partner to drive operational consistency
- Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting dashboards
- Project and track billing performance against contracted volumes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and action plan execution
- Conduct and participate in semi-annual business reviews with manufacturing partners
- Collaborate with business intelligence and group IT systems teams on the implementation of planning management tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration with supply chain specialization (or equivalent Master's level qualification)
- Minimum 7 years of supply chain management experience in a manufacturing or transformation environment
- Proficiency with Advanced Planning Systems (APS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and business intelligence tools (Power BI or equivalent)
- Demonstrated analytical and synthesis capabilities with strong operational oversight experience
- Ability to navigate the specific requirements and agility of the fashion and luxury menswear sectors
- Client-focused mindset and ability to manage competing priorities and resource allocation
- Experience working effectively in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams
- Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and pragmatic problem-solving approach
- High level of autonomy, responsiveness, and interpersonal skills
- Proactive approach to identifying and proposing operational improvements
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 years of professional supply chain experience in a manufacturing or transformation environment, demonstrating progressive responsibility for production planning, procurement operations, and vendor management.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration with specialization in supply chain, or Master's degree equivalent in related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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