Yves Saint Laurent Costing Specialist - Leather Goods
Join Saint Laurent in Scandicci, Italy as a Costing Specialist for Leather Goods. Be part of a leading luxury fashion house under the Kering Group.
Overview
Saint Laurent, a prestigious fashion house founded in 1961, revolutionized the luxury prêt-à-porter market with its iconic 'Rive Gauche' line. As part of the Kering Group since 1999, Saint Laurent continues to lead the luxury industry under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. The brand offers a wide range of collections, including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage cost estimates, detailing main cost components and identifying areas for cost reduction in coordination with the Product Development Office.
- Evaluate and estimate costs by collaborating with Purchasing, Material Research, Consumption, and Time & Methods Offices.
- Apply target costing methodologies, target prices, and industrial process analysis.
- Verify cost variations due to product modifications and engineering.
- Support technical and product development teams in assessing cost impacts through simulations during development, industrialization, and production phases.
- Promote and support standard cost containment and optimization activities.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
- Preferred educational background in Economics or Management Engineering.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year of relevant experience in costing or a similar function within the fashion industry.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Economics or Management Engineering preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy. There are currently 70 open positions in Scandicci on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within Tuscany, Cerulean currently features 268 open roles, including 3 recent additions. Across Italy, Cerulean lists 1.295 open roles — 27 of them newly added.
Benefits
Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Culture
Saint Laurent values diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the workplace and enhances the ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world. The company encourages individual talent expression and teamwork, promoting a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
About Cerulean
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