Raw Material Quality Control_ Fabrics

Context

As part of the strong development of its business with its Italian partners, Hermès has created a new entity to ensure quality control and to closely support them during the industrial transition led by its Métiers (Women’s and Men’s Ready‑to‑Wear, Home, Jewelry, Fashion Accessories). Working in close collaboration with them, this entity structures an organization designed to prioritize HSE compliance monitoring, the implementation of Quality Control, and the optimization of local logistics. It will also contribute locally to the deployment of CSR action plans and traceability initiatives.

As part of the strong development of its business with its Italian partners, Hermès has created a new entity to ensure quality control and to closely support them during the industrial transition led by its Métiers (Women’s and Men’s Ready‑to‑Wear, Home, Jewelry, Fashion Accessories). Working in close collaboration with them, this entity structures an organization designed to prioritize HSE compliance monitoring, the implementation of Quality Control, and the optimization of local logistics. It will also contribute locally to the deployment of CSR action plans and traceability initiatives.

Positioning

Within the overall HITO organizational structure, the position reports hierarchically to the HITO Quality Manager and has a functional reporting line to the Purchasing Managers and Materials Quality Managers of the PAP F, PAP H, Hats & Gloves and Maison teams, based in France (Pantin).

Main Mission

The Textile & Components Quality Supervisor acts as the local Italian reference for the Purchasing and Materials Quality teams of the Métiers.

The role involves working with material and component suppliers, as well as with control bodies in Italy, to ensure that supplies comply with the Maison’s requirements and quality standards.

The position contributes to the progressive alignment of suppliers with the specific quality requirements defined by the different métiers, supporting the formalization and updating of standards when necessary.

The role also collaborates in the timely and effective management of quality alerts related to materials and components, ensuring a rigorous and precise approach.

I. Support Production Launch and Manufacturing Follow-up

• The role intervenes after the industrialization and fine‑tuning phase of textile raw materials and components. In collaboration with the Métiers teams, production requiring support during launch or throughout the production process are identified.
• The supervisor verifies, at tier‑1 suppliers and where necessary at tier‑2 subcontractors, the compliance of raw materials with internal standards validated at the end of industrialization and with general specifications (e.g. color fastness, dimensional stability, etc.). Ensures clear understanding and correct application of guidelines and quality control plans.
• Participates in quality inspections at suppliers’ premises and, when required, validates initial production batches.
• Regularly assesses suppliers’ level of alignment with internal quality control requirements (R&R methodology) and provides the necessary support to develop their competencies. May also verify the conformity of manufacturing processes (machine settings, defined operating cycles).

II. Support to External Control Centers in Italy

• Acts as the main point of contact for external inspection centers on all matters related to quality compliance.
• In case of doubts regarding conformity raised by a control center, intervenes promptly to characterize and assess the incident. Depending on the seriousness and nature of the issue, may approve the raw material, grant a waiver, or request input and validation from the Métiers teams. In all cases, ensures communication with Purchasing and Quality teams to keep them informed and/or obtain decisions.
• Assesses the evolution of the control center’s alignment with Hermès’ quality requirements and qualifies supplier competencies.
• Coordinates action plans and monitors progress.

III. Quality Incident Management

• May intervene at material and component suppliers in the event of significant quality issues occurring during production.
• Supports suppliers in confirming non‑conformities, approving or granting waivers, or in sizing incidents to consult Purchasing and Quality teams with all necessary elements.
• In coordination with finished product quality control technicians, may visit manufacturers following a quality alert related to materials or components, supporting them in characterizing and quantifying the issue (scope, photographic evidence, traceability, etc.) and, where possible, identifying corrective solutions (sorting, waiver vs. standard, return to supplier, etc.). Ensures proper information flow