Louis Vuitton Materials Sourcing Assistant — Leather Goods

About Louis Vuitton

Maison Louis Vuitton is an international leader in luxury leather goods and fashion, recognized for exceptional craftsmanship, creativity and innovation. As part of the LVMH group, the maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous product development and global commercial reach, offering structured career pathways across design, sourcing and production.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the leather sourcing team in upstream activities prior to industrialization for the Maison's leather goods collections.
• Coordinate the launch of leather developments and leather finishing processes following Design briefs for prototypes and duplications (shows, showroom).
• Manage administrative follow‑up and material testing with suppliers, including tanneries and leather processors.
• Maintain and update project governance tools: project tracking tables / master design, budget and invoice tracking, and PLM codification.
• Drive leather research initiatives: animate novelty exchanges with supplier panel, conduct competitive benchmarking, and help organise material presentation meetings.
• Act as primary contact for the material room / material showroom for replenishment management and sample flow.
• Monitor innovations related to material reuse and sustainable material solutions and feed findings into sourcing workstreams.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Purchasing, Materials Development and Product teams to ensure alignment across projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a business school, engineering school, design school, university programme or equivalent.
• Fluent English (mandatory); Italian is a plus.
• Strong sensitivity to materials and leather goods products.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional presentation; comfortable working in a design‑exposed environment.
• Adaptability, proactivity and flexibility in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional setting.
• Basic project management skills and aptitude for organising meetings, follow‑up and documentation.

Skills

Experience

Entry‑level — suitable for students or recent graduates. Previous internships in sourcing, materials development, product development or leather goods are an advantage but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolled in a relevant higher‑education programme (business, engineering, design or equivalent).

Workplace

Benefits

Continuous learning and professional development; personalised mentoring and support throughout the alternance.

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture of excellence where craftsmanship and creativity intersect with rigorous product development. The maison values cross‑disciplinary collaboration, personal development and an increasing focus on sustainability across sourcing and production.

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