Industrial Auditor

LVMH; Padova; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Vuitton is seeking an Industrial Auditor based in Fiesso d’Artico to conduct on-site operational control across external manufacturers and suppliers within the MALV perimeter. You will verify capacity, inventory, and open orders, and document findings in structured reports.

This field role requires 3+ years in industrial operations, the ability to travel domestically and internationally, and fluency in Italian and English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial operations, manufacturing, supply chain, supplier control, industrial audit, or a related field.
• Good understanding of manufacturing environments, production flows, inventory logic, and capacity constraints.
• Ability to assess operational conditions on site and identify inconsistencies between reported data and observed execution.
• Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic and international environment.
• Autonomy, rigor, and credibility in field activities and supplier interactions.
• Willingness to travel regularly, domestically and internationally.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct regular and ad hoc on-site visits at external manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors across the assigned perimeter.
• Review suppliers’ production set-up, workforce, equipment, workflows, lead times, and order backlog to assess operational conditions on site.
• Perform capacity checks to verify the consistency between declared production capacity, observed production conditions, and committed volumes.
• Perform inventory and open-order checks, including verification of work in progress, stock levels, and production status.
• Identify discrepancies, bottlenecks, delays, or other operational issues that may affect delivery performance or production continuity.
• Assess the consistency between observed operations, reported data, and delivery commitments, and flag relevant inconsistencies.
• Identify operational red flags related to execution capability, workload saturation, weak process control, or production constraints.
• Prepare accurate and timely visit reports summarizing observations, findings, and recommended follow-up actions.
• Escalate critical findings to the relevant stakeholders and support the follow-up of corrective actions where needed.
• Work in coordination with industrial, supply chain, sourcing, finance, compliance, and other relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Contribute to the consistent application of operations control methodologies, tools, and reporting standards across the perimeter.

Skills

On-site auditing

Industrial operations

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Travel readiness

Fluent Italian English

Job description

The Industrial Auditoris responsible for carrying out on-site operational control activities at external manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors across the MALV perimeter, including Leather Goods and Accessories (Eyewear, Textiles, Fashion Jewelry, Fancy Accessories, and Gifting).

The role focuses on the execution of capacity checks, inventory and open-order verification, and the documentation of operational findings through structured reporting. It provides field-based visibility on suppliers’ actual production capability and execution status, helping identify discrepancies, delays, bottlenecks, and operational risk signals.

Based in Fiesso d’Artico, the position supports the deployment of the operations control model through consistent on-site execution and reliable reporting.

Job responsibilities

On-Site Operations Control

• Plan and conduct regular and ad hoc on-site visits at external manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors across the assigned perimeter.
• Review suppliers’ production set-up, workforce, equipment, workflows, lead times, and order backlog to assess operational conditions on site.
• Perform capacity checks to verify the consistency between declared production capacity, observed production conditions, and committed volumes.
• Perform inventory and open-order checks, including verification of work in progress, stock levels, and production status.
• Identify discrepancies, bottlenecks, delays, or other operational issues that may affect delivery performance or production continuity.

Operational Assessment & Reporting

• Assess the consistency between observed operations, reported data, and delivery commitments, and flag relevant inconsistencies.
• Identify operational red flags related to execution capability, workload saturation, weak process control, or production constraints.
• Prepare accurate and timely visit reports summarizing observations, findings, and recommended follow-up actions.
• Escalate critical findings to the relevant stakeholders and support the follow-up of corrective actions where needed.

Cross-Functional Support

• Work in coordination with industrial, supply chain, sourcing, finance, compliance, and other relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Contribute to the consistent application of operations control methodologies, tools, and reporting standards across the perimeter.

Profile

• 3+ years of experience in industrial operations, manufacturing, supply chain, supplier control, industrial audit, or a related field.
• Good understanding of manufacturing environments, production flows, inventory logic, and capacity constraints.
• Ability to assess operational conditions on site and identify inconsistencies between reported data and observed execution.
• Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic and international environment.
• Autonomy, rigor, and credibility in field activities and supplier interactions.
• Willingness to travel regularly, domestically and internationally.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Additional information

For this position employment is expected at Level 5S of the Eyewear CCNL. The gross annual salary will be defined based on internal salary standards, the candidate's skills, and the requirements of the role.

Further benefits may be granted in accordance with current company policies

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton perpetuates the ambitious vision of its namesake. From his origins as a master trunk maker, manufacturing boxes used to pack both everyday objects as well as voluminous wardrobes, Louis Vuitton and his successors introduced numerous innovations including the advent of the flat-top trunk, lightweight canvas, signature patterns, and the tumbler lock. Today, Louis Vuitton’s legacy is expressed through its rigorous spirit of innovation, the boldness of its creations and an uncompromising demand for excellence.

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