Description
Your opportunity
You will be an integral part of the Material Innovation Lab (MIL). Our MIL provides the Group’s Houses and key suppliers with resources, tools and new solutions to help them understand how to make more sustainable choices in their products’ development. As part of our team, you will provide knowledge and technical support on sustainable materials (textiles, trims, non-woven) to the Brands. The scope of work includes maintaining up to date MIL collection of innovative and sustainable materials (the “library” and the “database”), strategic support to integrate sustainable materials into products and technical support to define and identify sustainable materials.
How you will contribute
1. Support and foster relationships with Kering’s Houses teams,direct suppliersand sub-suppliers on the interpretation of Kering’sstandardsandprotocols,certificationsand schemesfortextile materials
2. Provide Kering’s Houses withtechnical support on textile material supply chainsand compliance proceduresby identifying issues, designing and conducting analyses and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations
3. Search,test and be constantly uptodate on relevantschemes, new methods, platformsand mapping systemsrelated totextile materialsupply chains,transparency and traceability
4. Support continuous improvement ofKering’ssustainability targets intextile supply chain processes and systems related to textile material sourcing
5. Become an expert consultant on the assigned topics contributing to improve the knowledge of the whole team, supporting the knowledge transfer
6. Act as an ambassador for the Material Innovation Lab at industry trade shows, events and meetings with stakeholders
7. Contribute to organizeand continuously update the Material Innovation Labdigital database, material library and archive
Who you are
8. You have aneducational background in logistics engineering, business economics or business administration combined with a strong interest in sustainability
9. You hold seniority,both in material sourcing and fashion supply chains, andin understanding and interpreting protocols, certifications scheme, standards for textile materials
10. You are eager to be the best in class and make that extra step in achieving operational excellence, blending strategic thinking with practical recommendations
11. You are organized and a rigorous curator with a meticulous eye for detailwithproblem-solving and project management skillsenabling you to confidently handle multiple projects and stakeholders
12. You have a proven record in leadership in a work setting or through extra-professional activities
13. You are a team-player who thrives in a fast-moving, international environment with a positive attitude, able to communicate complex ideas effectively
14. You are fluent in Italian and English, French is a plus
Why work with us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the evolution of Luxury toward a more sustainable future, in a highly innovative environment that offers opportunities 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 potential in an open, diverse and stimulating work 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.
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
2024-03-04
Schedule
Full time
Organization
KERING ITALIA S.P.A.