Yves Saint Laurent Production Planning Manager

About Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.

Role & Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure delivery of finished footwear products according to commercial and production drop dates defined in the production schedule assigned to the atelier
• Monitor the status of internal production advancement and implement necessary corrective measures in case of delays or defections
• Oversee and plan processing activities across internal production departments including hemming and cutting, binding, assembly, and finishing
• Ensure adequate inventory supply to support consistent departmental operations
• Generate and manage material picking lists and conduct analysis of missing components
• Conduct detailed analysis of missing materials required for internal production initiation, particularly for hemming and cutting departments
• Provide reporting on internal production department performance metrics and capacity utilization rates
• Collaborate with other Industrial Supply Chain teams including Procurement, External Production Planning, Warehouse, and Production Department leads
• Coordinate, motivate, and oversee team resources while ensuring professional development and competency advancement of direct reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of prior experience in similar roles including production planning and advancement, preferably in footwear manufacturing
• Proven experience in team and personnel management
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of STEALTH (ST3k) ERP system preferred
• Strong analytical and data management capabilities
• Proactive mindset with demonstrated initiative
• Leadership capabilities and team motivation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in production planning, scheduling, and advancement roles, preferably within the footwear or luxury goods manufacturing sector. Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing personnel across multiple production departments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, or a closely related technical or business discipline.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 55,000 per annum.

Benefits

Annual variable bonus, welfare benefits, company restaurant, flexible working arrangements according to corporate policies. Employment subject to footwear industry collective bargaining agreement (CCNL).

Culture

Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.

About Cerulean

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