Valentino Senior IT Operations Analyst, Procurement and Raw Materials Logistics

About Valentino

Founded in Rome in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino is an Italian luxury house distinguished by its couture heritage, expressive elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Spanning haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, the Maison unites artisanal expertise with contemporary creative ambition. As an employer, Valentino offers a professional setting where design, atelier craftsmanship, merchandising, retail and corporate functions contribute to a globally recognised identity. Its teams translate a rich Roman legacy into collections and client experiences, making the house a compelling environment for professionals drawn to the interplay of cultural heritage, meticulous execution and evolving expressions of luxury.

Valentino is seeking a Senior IT Operations Analyst to support procurement and raw materials logistics through SAP AFS solutions, oversee SAP user support, and contribute to the transition to SAP S/4HANA and a new PLM. The role requires 5–6+ years of relevant experience and fluent English; the applicable CCNL is Tessile Industria.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage and plan system evolution and enhancement activities.
• Oversee support and assistance for SAP users, with a focus on the MM and WM modules.
• Ensure the robustness and reliability of IT solutions developed on SAP AFS, working with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and improve system performance.
• Gather feedback and business requirements from key users, managing system enhancements in line with company objectives and overall vision.
• Build in-depth knowledge of relevant business processes and translate new needs into functional requirements and technical specifications.
• Perform system testing to support the release of new solutions.
• Provide effective user training and continuous updates on SAP solutions.
• Maintain high-quality relationships with colleagues, business key users, and external partners.
• Contribute to ERP evolution projects, including the transition to SAP S/4HANA and the new PLM.

Qualifications

• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications and system solutions.
• Proven involvement in ERP transformation, system migration, or digitalization projects.
• Knowledge of SAP environments.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and product development processes.
• Background in application maintenance, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of procurement, raw materials, and logistics processes.
• Experience in fashion, luxury, or manufacturing industries is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Skills

Experience

5–6+ years in IT Business Analysis, ERP applications, or related consulting roles.

Workplace

Benefits

Smart working arrangements and meal vouchers, in addition to benefits and initiatives provided under the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) and by law, in accordance with Company policies.

Culture

Valentino’s workplace culture is rooted in its Roman couture heritage, combining creative expression with exacting craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Its professional environment brings together design, atelier and business expertise around a shared ambition to interpret the Maison’s distinctive identity through a contemporary vision of luxury.

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