Louis Vuitton Purchasing & Production Assistant (Press) — Apprenticeship
Louis Vuitton — Apprenticeship Purchasing & Production Assistant (Press) in Paris 1er. Start Sept 2026; work-study 4 days in-company, 1 day at school.
Overview
Louis Vuitton is a leading maison of luxury leather goods and ready-to-wear within the LVMH group. Renowned for craftsmanship, creativity and global retail excellence, the brand offers multidisciplinary teams, international exposure and structured development programmes, including formal work-study and apprenticeship pathways.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and transmit raw-material purchase orders to suppliers for press production according to PLM requirements.
- Monitor inbound deliveries of materials; chase suppliers and escalate delays proactively.
- Coordinate logistics with carriers to ensure timely shipments to ateliers and external manufacturers.
- Manage reception issues at subcontractors and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
- Oversee the production and delivery tracking of press repetitions (finished samples/replicas).
- Inform Marketing of any delivery delays by updating information systems and coordinating delivery priorities with the technical office and purchasing teams.
- Enter pricing for press repetitions into PLM and maintain accurate cost records.
- Prepare and maintain fabric master binders for the Purchasing team.
- Support tracking and follow-up of component requests for After-Sales Service (SAV).
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a business school, fashion school or equivalent university programme (Bachelor/Master track).
- Fluent English (mandatory); Italian is a plus.
- Excellent command of PLM systems and advanced proficiency in Excel.
- High level of rigor, organisational skill and ability to prioritise under pressure.
- Autonomous, reactive and adaptable with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Skills
Experience
Open to candidates with little or no prior professional experience; suited to students in a work-study (alternance) programme.
Education
Currently enrolled in a business, fashion or equivalent university programme (Bachelor or Master level).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.336 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 108 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.748 open positions — 120 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.302 open roles in France, including 148 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The maison cultivates an environment of artisanal excellence, creativity and collective ambition, with a strong emphasis on professional development and inclusion. Teams operate in a high-standard, international luxury ecosystem where attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration are valued.
About Cerulean
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