Within the Accessories Industrial Division in Milan, Italy, the Supplier’s Audit & Quality Control reporting directly to Quality Manager of the Accessories Division. The role is responsible for conducting periodic controls at suppliers within their geographical area, through announced and unannounced visits, to assess compliance requirements, product & process quality standards, and regulatory obligations. According to LVMH compliance policy and Louis Vuitton's standards of quality excellence, the role intervenes directly on-site to verify supplier practices, finished product conformity, manufacturing processes, and the correct application of company-defined standards.
This role establishes and ensures the rigorous implementation of quality control measures, particularly for permanent lines, and works in close collaboration with the Compliance, Quality, Industrialization and MALV HQ Logistics teams.
Quality Controls
Perform quality controls on finished products and processes, already checked by the supplier's quality control department, to verify quality standards, technical criteria, and the Maison’s requirements. issues reported by the supplier for deviation request. Analyze defects, objectify field data, and drive action plans (e.g., Conduct announced and unannounced on-site supplier visits to verify conformity with LVMH industrial, social, and compliance standards via checklists and audits.
Product Regulatory Monitoring
Maintain continuous vigilance overapplicable product regulatory requirements, including but not limited tosize, engraving, marking, and material composition. Conduct targeted checks on product attributes (e.g., Contribute to identify and prevent regulatory non-compliance risks on site by sampling product for lab test (PRSL, pilling, cotton origin) Relay regulatory operation activities.
Reporting and Documentation Formalize all interventions through structured, precise, and documented visit reports with factual elements, including photographs, detailed descriptions and criticality levels.
University degree in Engineering or Economics, or extensive experience in industrial operations. ~+8 years of experience in similar role, with a strong knowledge of product and manufacturing environments, particularly in: textile or metal ~ Daily travel within this area is expected for on-site visits. ~ A weekly presence in Milan is required to coordinate with the poles, quality, industrial compliance, and ACC logistics teams. ~ Proficiency in Italian and English is mandatory. Knowledge of French is highly desirable. Good knowledge of quality control principles and quality tools Ability to train and support supplier on compliance and quality topics.
High level of professional curiosity and a strong interest in field work. Good negotiation skills and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders in sometimes sensitive contexts. For this position employment is expected at Level6 of the Occhialeria 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. 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.
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📌 Supplier’s Audit & Quality Control Accessories - Fiesso D’Artico (Italy) (Padova)
🏢 Lvmh
📍 Padova