Prada BOM Specialist — Apparel Product Development

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Seniority Junior
Department Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Prada — Milan: BOM Specialist, Apparel Product Development. Manage BOMs and technical product data for Linea Rossa collections in a PLM environment.

Overview

Prada is a leading Italian luxury fashion house known for its leather goods, ready-to-wear and progressive design. As part of the Prada Group, the maison operates internationally and blends artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous product innovation across multiple labels and categories.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Create, maintain and update Bill of Materials (BOM) for each apparel model, coordinating with internal Product Development and external suppliers.
  • Enter and revise technical and master product data in the PLM system, including materials, components, color variants, consumption, treatments and packaging.
  • Validate technical information received from suppliers, pattern makers and product developers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Code and register new materials and components, liaising with suppliers to align product metadata and identifiers.
  • Ensure consistency between BOMs, technical data sheets and production requirements through close collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
  • Continuously monitor BOM quality and completeness, reporting anomalies or deviations and implementing corrective actions.
  • Select and match colours according to approved colour palettes, securing aesthetic coherence across fabrics, prints, threads, linings, trims and labels.
  • Manage insertion and maintenance of colour codes within company systems and approve final colours for prototypes and production runs.

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Fashion, Apparel Technology or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years experience managing BOMs or working in product development/commercialization within Fashion & Luxury brands or third‑party manufacturers.
  • Solid knowledge of garment composition, pattern construction and apparel production processes.
  • Proven experience with PLM systems and other product information management tools.
  • Strong organisational skills, precision and the ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Proficiency in English.

Skills

PLM Bill of Materials (BOM) management Product technical data entry Colour coding and colour matching Garment construction and manufacturing processes Supplier coordination and data validation

Experience

At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in BOM management or product development within fashion or luxury brands, or at third‑party manufacturers, with direct exposure to PLM workflows and supplier interactions.

Education

Diploma or university degree in Fashion, Apparel Technology, Textile Science or a related field.

Workplace

The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. There are currently 571 open positions in Milan on Cerulean, with 12 added recently. Within Lombardy, Cerulean currently features 596 open roles, including 13 recent additions. Across Italy, Cerulean lists 1.389 open roles — 41 of them newly added.

Culture

Prada fosters a creative, international workplace that values curiosity, craftsmanship and high standards of excellence. The company emphasises professional growth, meritocracy and an inclusive environment that supports diversity and equal opportunity.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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