- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €54,000/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
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.
Reporting to the Transformation Director, this role supports the design, coordination, and execution of strategic transformation initiatives across Supply Chain and Operations. The position acts as a facilitator of change and project execution, with specific focus on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), inventory management, and operational optimization. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, accelerating decision-making processes, supporting outsourcing assessments, and driving the implementation of seasonal initiatives across business functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Facilitate the execution of transformation initiatives across Supply Chain, coordinating activities, stakeholders, timelines and project milestones
- Support the deployment, governance and continuous improvement of the S&OP process
- Coordinate and facilitate the Inventory War Room, ensuring alignment across functions and timely execution of agreed actions
- Drive project governance activities, including planning, progress tracking, risk management, issue escalation and executive reporting
- Act as a catalyst for cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment among business functions involved in transformation initiatives
- Identify organizational trade-offs across planning, inventory, operations, logistics and commercial priorities, supporting fact-based decision making
- Escalate execution bottlenecks, project risks and operational constraints to ensure timely resolution and delivery of transformation objectives
- Partner with business functions to implement initiatives throughout each season, monitoring progress and ensuring accountability for delivery
- Coordinate initiatives aimed at improving planning effectiveness, inventory performance, operational efficiency and end-to-end supply chain processes
- Support the definition of business and functional requirements for technology solutions, collaborating with IT and business stakeholders
- Facilitate workshops, project reviews, steering committees and decision-making forums
- Lead stakeholder engagement and change management activities to support adoption of new processes and operating models
- Monitor project KPIs, benefits realization and value delivery against approved business cases
- Prepare executive presentations, transformation updates and management reports for senior leadership and C-level stakeholders
- Support the assessment of outsourcing and carve-out opportunities across Supply Chain and Operations
- Develop business cases, quantitative analyses and recommendation materials to support transformation decisions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering (Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or Operations Engineering preferred)
- Professional certifications in Project Management, Change Management, or Supply Chain Management (considered a plus)
- Demonstrated expertise in project management and transformation program delivery
- Proficiency in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management and S&OP processes
- Strong capability in process mapping and business requirements definition
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in supply chain operations, project management, or business transformation roles, with proven track record delivering cross-functional initiatives in complex, multinational environments. Experience with S&OP implementation, inventory optimization, and strategic transformation programs is essential.
Education
Master's degree in Engineering (preferably Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or Operations Engineering). Professional certifications in Project Management, Change Management, or Supply Chain Management are considered advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 54,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity in accordance with the company's internal agreement; smart working arrangements; meal vouchers; private health insurance; benefits provided under the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) Tessile Industria.
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.
About Cerulean
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