Production, Purchasing & Quality Manager

GIVENCHY; Toscana; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

LVMH private sales access

CSR initiatives

Job summary

Givenchy, a prestigious fashion house in Italy, seeks a seasoned Production, Purchasing & Quality Manager to oversee all aspects of production from raw materials to final shipments. The role covers Leathergoods, Accessories and Shoes Production across Italy, including Production Planning, Purchasing and Quality with external suppliers.

Ideal candidate holds a Master's in engineering, 10+ years in a similar role, and is proficient in Lean manufacturing, Excel and Power BI, with fluency in Italian

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, preferably in manufacturing.
• At least 10 years of experience in a similar Production/Purchasing/Quality role.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and Power BI knowledge.
• Fluent in Italian and proficient in English or French.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Planning for Leathergoods, Accessories and Shoes in Italy.
• Coordinate Purchasing of Raw Materials and ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee Quality Teams and supplier negotiations to meet quality standards.
• Manage external vendors and budgets; develop KPI dashboards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Excel

Power BI

Fluent Italian

English or French

Education

Master's in Engineering

Job description

Location: Italy, Scandicci (Florence)

Terms: Permanent Contract

Reports To: LG, Accessories and Shoes Operations Director

Job Overview

Givenchy, a prestigious and iconic fashion house, seeks a highly experienced and dynamic Production, Purchasing & Quality Manager to lead all aspects of production, from raw materials to final shipments.

The role supervises Leathergoods, Accessories and Shoes Production activities in Italy including Production Planning, Purchasing and Quality with external suppliers. Leading Production, Purchasing of Raw Materials and Quality Teams.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Production

• Leading and Coordination of Production Planning Team
• Allocation of Production, Press, VIP, Uniform, Outlet orders for LG, Shoes, Bijoux, Accessories
• Monitoring of Budget
• Coordination of weekly meetings with Development, Industrialization and Quality Teams
• Management of external vendors during Production to guarantee the respect of the delivery dates agreed between the Industrial Team and the Supply Chain Central
• Management of the Industrial Production Plan of Givenchy Accessories
• Consolidation of relationships with suppliers
• Management contracts with suppliers, documents and procedures
• Bargaining Production capacities
• Focus on launches and priorities: creation of Retroplanning
• Analysis of KPIs: on time, accuracy, cancellations end season
• Analysis and Reports sharing with Direction and Suppliers
• Vendor Rating: KPI and Dashboard for Suppliers
• Creation and sharing of Production Report
• Coordination of Scouting for new suppliers
• Management and negotiation of Production costs and budget

Purchasing

• Leading and Coordination of Purchasing Team
• Oversee Pre-Orders of Raw Materials (MRP)
• Management of Production of Raw Materials to guarantee the respect of the delivery dates agreed between the Industrial Team and the Supply Chain Central
• Consolidation of relationships with tanneries, fabrics and metal HW suppliers
• Bargaining of Production capacities
• Validation of Leftover and costs
• Stock management, logistics
• Management and negotiation of Production costs and budget for raw materials
• Coordination of weekly meetings with R&D, Industrialization and Quality Teams

Quality

• Leading and Coordination of Quality Team (Finished goods Inspectors)
• Supervise for Aftersales and Spare Parts activities
• Management, definition and update of Quality Standards (finish products, raw materials, processes, suppliers)
• Definition of strategic plans and improvement actions for quality
• Management and monitoring of external Production through periodic visits and constant follow up
• Management of Lab Tests and Weartests
• Definition of Packaging for products

Profile

Profile: Master's degree or equivalent, preferably in engineering. At least 10 years of experience in similar role, as Production and Purchasing Manager or Quality Manager, gained in an industrial manufacturing context. Expertise on manufacturing processes and Lean Manufacturing. Strong analytical and synthesis skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and good knowledge of Power BI. Fluent in Italian and proficient in English or French. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Organized, rigorous, and reliable, comfortable in the field, able to challenge suppliers with tact, and demonstrate strong follow-up discipline. Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization. Proven leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

OUR ENGAGEMENT / WHAT WE OFFER

We believe in our talents and are committed to supporting and developing them throughout their careers. When you join Givenchy, you become a part of a luxury house that is a member of the LVMH Group, which comprises 75 luxury houses and boasts a robust HR culture:

• We support your career development within the House and career growth within the LVMH Group.
• We ensure the enhancement of each individual's skills and facilitate regular professional development discussions.
• We provide health insurance, access to LVMH private sales, and other benefits.
• We develop Corporate Social Responsibility reinforce the positive environmental and social impact.

For this role the initial annual gross salary is EUR 70.000.

This salary has been determined on the basis of objective and gender-neutral criteria and corresponds to the compensation normally granted for this position at the time of publication of this job posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as your unique combination of experience and skills, seniority, and current organizational needs.

This role also provides for participation in a bonus scheme, at Givenchy’s discretion, based on factors such as individual and/or company performance.

In addition to the benefits provided by law, further benefits may be granted in accordance with current company policies.

The employment relationship will be governed by the provisions of the applicable national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Industria Tessile Abbigliamento), as applied by Givenchy in Italy.

GIVENCHY is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard.

We invite you to learn more about the creator of Givenchy Maison, Hubert de Givenchy, by visiting this [link] and to find inspiration in the latest videos from Givenchy [link].