MCQ Production Manager

How you will contribute

• Handle the production process and ensure results are aligned with company delivery targets
• Define the delivery windows with COO and Merchandising
• Assign the production orders to the appropriate suppliers. Ensure that suppliers receive the forecast, orders launch and monitor the production progress and delivery dates
• Collaborate with the Product Development department based in London for the timing of pre-production and industrialization activities
• Cooperate with Product Compliance in order to ensure that all the procedures, materials and production activities comply with Italian and foreign rules
• Participate in operations meetings with the COO, Merchandising, Sales ensuring all the reporting and analysis are correct and up to date
• Support the Legal Department for Supplier Contracts
• Supervise Engineering and Quality Control activities
• Share with Merchandising and Finance transport costs and standard production costs
• Manage the shipment planning of finished goods to the distribution warehouse

Who you are 

• Previous experience in a similar role, with preferred experience on production planning for fashion apparel
• Experience of people management
• Expert in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Knowledge of AS400 is a plus
• Accurate and well organized, you have attention for detail and are able to schedule your work, that of your team and your suppliers towards a well defined schedule
• Proven capacity to communicate at various levels with HQ and suppliers worldwide on operational and strategic matters
• Available to travel
• Fluent in Italian and English (both written and spoken)

Why work with us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a dynamic team in a global Luxury group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.