Industrialisation Manager (Outerwear)

Burberry; Torino; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading luxury brand in Italy is seeking an individual to oversee the industrialization process of outerwear products. This role involves managing raw materials from development to bulk production, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving innovation. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical knowledge of outerwear construction and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. This position also requires expertise in supplier relationships and a keen understanding of the luxury fashion market.

Competenze

• Proven ability to collaborate with teams while maintaining brand integrity.
• Strong technical knowledge of outerwear materials and construction methods.
• Expertise in managing supplier relationships and understanding manufacturing processes.

Mansioni

• Oversee industrialization of outerwear products from prototyping to production.
• Manage raw materials and drive quality improvements.
• Build collaborative partnerships with suppliers for material development.

Conoscenze

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical knowledge of outerwear construction

Strong analytical skills

Expertise in managing relationships

Cost engineering skills

Critical path management

Excellent communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values‑driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for overseeing the industrialization process of outerwear products, from initial prototyping to bulk production. Ensures product feasibility by providing technical support to Product Development and Product Engineering teams, with a focus on construction methods, material performance, production risks, and compliance with quality and functional standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplier/industry facing.
• Manage raw materials from development to industrialisation (bulk).
• Reduces issues at bulk.
• Drive innovation and quality improvements.
• Support our headquarter teams if any action/fix needs to be done in region.
• Establishes collaborative partnerships with suppliers, to stay current and accomplish material development objectives.
• Build relationship with experts in industry, academia, and trade associations to keep up to date on Technology and Product advances.
• Gains in-depth knowledge of latest government regulations, restrictions, safety protocols and performance standards for Raw Materials & Finished goods.
• Expert knowledge on Strategic Technical development of Raw Materials, through value engineering and enhanced technology.
• Expert Knowledge on Material construction analysis and interpretation; Own a material subtype / Category.
• Assesses benchmark and directs deep dive analysis of Raw Material components and identifies growth opportunities.
• Provide detailed directions to suppliers for Raw Material technical development.
• Hold Suppliers accountable to Raw Materials. performance standards, processes and expectations;
• Identify opportunities for on boarding, training and elevation of Suppliers.
• Lead Special projects and provide training and guidance to peers and partners.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Technical) while preserving brand aesthetic and design integrity.
• Strong technical knowledge of outerwear construction, technical materials, seam sealing, insulation, and performance standards; hands‑on experience in sewing and fabric cutting.
• Skilled in analyzing technical sheets and BOMs.
• Expertise in managing subco relationships and factory partnerships; operational understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and lead time constraints.
• Skilled in cost engineering, balancing creative direction with commercial targets.
• Strong critical path management skills; proven track record of delivering complex collections on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effective negotiation and stakeholder management. In‑depth fashion sensibility with understanding of luxury outerwear market, consumer expectations, trends, and competitor positioning.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.