Louis Vuitton Material Sourcing Specialist - Leather Goods

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Posted
Apr 12, 2025

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton, a prestigious brand under the LVMH conglomerate, has been synonymous with luxury and innovation since 1854. The company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and its ability to blend tradition with modernity, offering employees a dynamic environment where creativity and ambition are encouraged.

Join Louis Vuitton in Paris as a Material Sourcing Specialist - Leather Goods. Seeking experienced professionals with a minimum of 5 years in fashion sourcing. Full-time, on-site role in France.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Conduct material research and sourcing for the creation teams, ensuring rapid solutions that align with stylistic desires.
  • Promote re-use, circular creativity, and eco-friendly materials.
  • Manage budgets proactively.
  • Maintain a constant watch on market innovations and share insights with designers.
  • Develop networks through competitor visits, supplier interactions, and specialized trade shows.
  • Organize and manage orders and material procurement for product prototyping, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Create new materials in the database to ensure smooth operations with the material room and project development.
  • Monitor budget adherence, updating orders in PLM.
  • Coordinate sourcing activities between Style and Suppliers during the creation phase.
  • Build collections in collaboration with material developers and project buyers.
  • Ensure alignment of material strategy with project requirements.
  • Engage style and marketing stakeholders to ensure collection construction aligns with budget.
  • Lead the supplier panel through roadcamp initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Higher education degree in Engineering, Business School, University, or equivalent.

Skills

Strong project management skills with proficiency in PLM and CCPM tools. Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken; Italian is a plus.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years in similar roles within the fashion industry, such as ready-to-wear, leather goods, sportswear, lingerie, technical clothing, or accessories.

Education

Higher education degree in Engineering, Business School, University, or equivalent.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Benefits

Employees at Louis Vuitton enjoy a vibrant work environment that encourages professional growth and offers opportunities for career advancement within the LVMH group.

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and creativity, providing a collaborative atmosphere where traditional craftsmanship meets cutting-edge design. Employees are encouraged to be bold and ambitious, contributing to the brand's legacy of luxury and style.

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