Expires soon Lacoste Operations

PROJECT MANAGER - TRACEABILITY OF COTTON HF

  • V.I.E.
  • Panama Pacifico
  • Master, Titre d'ingénieur, Bac +5
  • IT development

Job description

For Lacoste, Life is a Beautiful Sport!
Since the very first polo was created in 1933, Lacoste relies on its authentic sportive roots to spring optimism and elegance on the world thanks to a unique and original lifestyle for women, men and children.
With a vision to be the leading player in the premium casual wear market, the Crocodile brand is today present in 120 countries through a selective distribution network. Two Lacoste items are sold every second in the world.
Lacoste operation support industrialization, production and logistic for each collection. There are 3 platforms: Paris, Hong-Kong, and Panama City they cover the Production all around the word.
1. Purpose (why does the job exist within the organization?):
- To elaborate and implement the traceability process for all products made in cotton.
2. Main activities:
- To map the different cotton production bases in the world;
- To identify the best premium quality sources to fit Lacoste standard;
- To review and define the best supply flow and steps from the field to the fabric mill;
- To set up a robust traceability process supported by an efficient system;
- To build partnership with farmers, mills and suppliers;
- To elaborate the cotton flow value chain.
3. Main skills, competencies and knowledge required:
Professional background:
- Degree in Textile / Farm Engineering ;
- 3+ years of experience in cotton industry;
- Good knowledge in organic cotton, fibre and relevant components;
Skills:
- Strong in research and analysis;
- Good presentation & communication skill;
- Sound problem solving skills and interpersonal skills;
Technical skills:
- Strong knowledge in textile and cotton.
Embody brand values: Joie de vivre, Authenticity, Elegance
- Understand and embody brand values : Joie de vivre, Authenticity, Elegance
Embody company values: Collaborative, Accountable, Audacious, Respectful
- Understand and embody company values : Collaborative, Accountable, Audacious, Respectful
Specific requirements:
- Good command of English
- Extensive travel across countries
4. Key Performance Indicators:
Business Key Performance Indicators (individual and/or team ones):
- Set up the system for traceability of cotton
- Make sensible suggestion for improving process flow
Financial Key Performance Indicators:
- Achieve cost saving target due to cotton price
Customer service Key Performance Indicators:
- Collaborate and provide good recommendation to different departments concerning cotton issue such as price trend, supply and quality.
5. Internal Relationship
- Individual contributor;
- Working closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Sourcing, QA and technical teams in HK, suppliers, fabric mill and cotton farm.
6. Options for professional development
Depending on personal succession planning and preferences and based on successful annual appraisals and development + mobility and language.

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