Louis Vuitton Shoes Supply Chain Manager

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is an iconic French maison specialising in luxury leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories. Part of the LVMH group, the brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire and industrial excellence across a global network of ateliers and manufacturing sites, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, product quality and international growth.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and execute the end‑to‑end supply chain strategy for the sneakers/footwear category, aligning industrial capacity with business objectives.
• Lead MRP processes and manage procurement of raw materials and semi‑finished goods to secure production continuity.
• Develop, implement and maintain demand‑driven procurement and planning systems to ensure on‑time production starts and deliveries.
• Produce and maintain short‑ and long‑term forecasts and production projections to drive manufacturing planning targets.
• Coordinate supplier planning across all manufacturers/ateliers, factoring in individual production capacities and creating supplier planning calendars.
• Prepare and monitor detailed backwards (retro) planning to control material arrival timelines and production milestones.
• Oversee technical developments and ensure readiness for shipment launches.
• Monitor KPIs, generate regular reports for senior management and recommend corrective actions.
• Negotiate with suppliers and monitor supplier performance against quality and delivery criteria.
• Anticipate changes in demand and assess their impact on the supply chain; implement mitigation plans.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to produce coordinated plans supporting business growth.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to enhance process efficiency and planning accuracy.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Paris headquarters and ensure alignment with group standards.
• Manage and coach the local supply chain team, including resource allocation and performance management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in economics, engineering, supply chain management or related scientific/economic discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in supply chain roles, preferably within fashion or footwear manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing MRP processes, production planning and supplier coordination.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Excellent communication and summarisation skills; ability to work to targets and across multifunctional teams.
• High degree of autonomy and decision‑making capacity, punctuality, reliability and flexibility.
• Willingness to travel; ability to liaise regularly with a Paris‑based headquarters.
• Good command of French and/or English.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with PLM and SAP considered an advantage.

Skills

Experience

At least 10 years of progressive supply chain experience, with a minimum of several years in footwear or fashion manufacturing environments, including responsibility for MRP, procurement, production planning and supplier management.

Education

Diploma or degree in economics, engineering, supply chain management or a related scientific/economic field.

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton cultivates a culture of exacting standards and artisan excellence, blending heritage craftsmanship with industrial discipline. Teams operate in an international, cross‑functional environment that values precision, collaboration and continuous improvement, with close connectivity to the Paris headquarters.

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