Sourcing & Production Assistant (riservato per Categoria Protetta L.68/99)

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

We are looking for a Capacity Assurance Assistant to support the Senior Sourcing Manager in Apparel Capacity Assurance activities across the EMEA region, with a primary focus on operational activities for the Italy Sourcing – Apparel group. This position is reserved for candidates belonging to Protected Categories under Italian Law 68/99.

What We Offer

Opportunity to join a leading company in the luxury sector

Dynamic and international working environment

Continuous training and professional development opportunities

Vendor Management & VMS System

Manage and update vendor master data within the Vendor Management System (VMS)

Monitor and maintain supplier information, including addresses, banking details, and legal entity changes

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of supplier data within the vendor database

Partner Coordination & Communication

Maintain daily communication with partners involved in the Ralph Lauren vendor approval process

Manage follow‐ups on special projects, including:

Responsible Purchasing Practices Survey

Regenerative Farming Initiatives

Recycled Cotton Programs

Monitor and follow up on supplier Scorecards and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) updates

Production Capacity Database Management

Update and maintain records of suppliers' capabilities and production capacity

Support the analysis and monitoring of production capacity within the assigned scope

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent)

Technical Skills

Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (B2/C1 level)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, calculations)

Good working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word

Previous experience with or knowledge of VMS systems and MicroStrategy (preferred)

Soft Skills

Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail

Team‐oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate cross‐functionally

Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines

Proactive attitude with strong problem‐solving skills

Experience

Previous experience in administrative roles or supplier coordination activities (preferred)

Knowledge of the apparel and sourcing industry is a plus

This position is reserved for candidates registered under Italy's protected categories legislation (Law 68/99).

Starting base salary equal to €27.500 (full-time). Once the successful candidate is selected, the salary offer will be based on objective and gender-neutral criteria such as experience, skills, responsibilities, and location.

Contractual level: CCNL Commercio – Level 4. Temporary contract 12 months.

Meal Vouchers: €8.65/day per worked day of at least 6 hours.