Supply Chain Intern (Production Planning)
Christian Dior Couture — Supply Chain Intern in Fosso, Italy. Internship supporting production planning, supplier KPI monitoring and time-to-market coordination.
Overview
Christian Dior Couture is a preeminent maison within the luxury fashion and leather goods sector and forms part of the LVMH group. The brand is recognised for couture-level craftsmanship, design-led collections and a global retail and manufacturing footprint, offering a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment shaped by attention to detail and excellence in execution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor supplier production KPIs: collect, analyse and report key performance indicators (delays, lead-time variances, service rate) and support performance review meetings with manufacturers.
- Update and maintain production plans: support revision of supplier plans, track progress and escalate potential bottlenecks or delays.
- Follow up on critical retro-planning milestones and coordinate with footwear manufacturers to ensure adherence to time-to-market targets.
- Support planning activities: update planning databases and participate in weekly follow-ups with external manufacturers and internal stakeholders (purchasing and other departments).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Economics or equivalent.
- Good command of Microsoft Office, with particular proficiency in Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Proactive attitude and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
- English language skills are a preferred asset.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level: first professional experience or relevant internships in supply chain, production planning or operations; prior exposure to fashion manufacturing or footwear production is a plus.
Education
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Management/Industrial Engineering, Economics or a related discipline.
Culture
The maison emphasises artisanry, precision and aesthetic excellence while operating within an international, high-performance environment. Teams collaborate closely across functions to protect craftsmanship and accelerate product time to market, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and professional development.