- Location
- Mendrisio Ticino Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
About Zegna
Founded in 1910 in Trivero by Ermenegildo Zegna, Zegna is an Italian luxury house renowned for exceptional fabrics, modern tailoring, and a vertically integrated approach from fine fibres to finished garments. As an employer, the maison offers a refined, international environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and client excellence meet a long-standing commitment to responsibility, reflected in Oasi Zegna and its stewardship of people and landscape. Zegna attracts talent across retail, design, merchandising, manufacturing, digital, and corporate functions, fostering collaboration, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Employees join a heritage-driven company shaping contemporary menswear while upholding quality, integrity, and sustainable growth.
The Sourcing Specialist Intern supports operational management of Zegna’s Made-to-Measure Denim and Exclusive projects, coordinating Italian suppliers and internal stakeholders across seasonal production, orders, quality checks, and deliveries. The role is a paid extracurricular internship in Mendrisio, with a focus on tight lead times and quality standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the operational management of Made-to-Measure projects in Denim and Exclusive, coordinating with Italian suppliers and internal stakeholders while ensuring activities progress within tight lead times and quality standards.
- Manage the seasonal production flow from forecasting through delivery.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal functions on fabrics, accessories, products, and timelines.
- Enter and verify order-management data in AS400.
- Monitor production, lead times, and deliveries daily using Excel and company tools.
- Promptly report delays and issues to Customer Service and relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate quality checks, shipments, and receipt of priority garments.
- Support the Exclusive Project, including coconut leather kits, requests for fabric covers, and event production.
Qualifications
- Holds a diploma or degree; no specific field of study is required.
- Junior profile; supplier-management experience is an advantage.
- Precise, organised, and able to work to tight deadlines.
- Good interpersonal, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of Excel and willingness to learn AS400 and internal workflows.
- Able to work in a team, manage urgent requests, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Foreign-language knowledge is not an essential requirement.
Skills
Experience
Junior profile; any experience managing suppliers is an advantage.
Education
A diploma or degree; no specific field of study is required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland.
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Culture
Zegna fosters a workplace culture rooted in Italian craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep respect for heritage, where teams are encouraged to combine precision with creativity. As a family-founded luxury house with a strong commitment to sustainability and quality, it offers an environment that values collaboration, long-term thinking, and excellence in every detail.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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