Louis Vuitton Management Control Apprentice
Louis Vuitton — Management Control Apprentice in Saint‑Pourçain‑sur‑Sioule, France. 24‑month alternance starting Sept 2026.
Overview
Louis Vuitton is a leading maison within the LVMH group, celebrated for its leather‑goods expertise and commitment to artisanal savoir‑faire combined with industrial excellence. The company emphasises continuous learning, craftsmanship, and responsible practices across its production sites, offering structured development pathways for early‑career talent.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in the site’s regular management control routines and ensure the reliability of financial and operational data.
- Support Master Data validation and contribute to the fiabilisation of KPIs used to monitor site performance.
- Prepare and maintain daily, weekly and monthly reporting; deliver analyses on time, materials, overheads and CAPEX.
- Develop cost sheets for produced articles and contribute to costing methodologies.
- Deepen specific analyses as required and follow up on action plans in coordination with operational teams.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or pursuing a Bac+5 (Master's level) in business school or equivalent university programme.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel (daily use, advanced functions).
- Familiarity with production management concepts: nomenclatures (BOM), routings, and production orders.
- Working knowledge of ERP SAP and data‑visualisation tools such as Power BI.
- Strong analytical rigor, attention to detail and capacity to collaborate with operational teams.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level — suitable for students or recent graduates; prior professional experience in management control or production costing is advantageous but not required.
Education
Currently preparing a Bac+5 (Master’s) in business, management, finance or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, within easy reach of Clermont-Ferrand. Cerulean lists 9 open roles in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, including 9 posted recently. The broader Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes area accounts for 78 active listings on Cerulean, 10 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.401 open positions, with 236 posted this week.
Benefits
Personalised onboarding and mentorship throughout the apprenticeship; support from the recruitment team for local installation (housing assistance, local orientation).
Culture
The Maison values artisanal excellence, collaborative problem‑solving and continuous professional development. Teams are committed to sustainability and resource preservation, and the workplace supports hands‑on learning within a structured, mentorship‑driven environment.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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