Ermenegildo Zegna Group
Mendrisio
Sourcing Specialist - Internship
- 17 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Mendrisio
Job summary
Founded in 1910, Ermenegildo Zegna is a leading luxury company. Join a dynamic team focused on craftsmanship and innovation.
Tasks
- Support management of Denim and Exclusive projects with suppliers.
- Monitor production flow, ensuring timelines and quality standards.
- Coordinate quality checks and assist with Exclusive project needs.
Skills
- Junior profile with a diploma or degree; supplier management experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of Excel; willing to learn internal workflows.
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About the job
Founded in 1910 in Trivero, Italy, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group (NYSE:ZGN) is a global luxury company with a leading position in the high-end menswear sector. With its three complementary brands, the Group reaches a wide range of communities and market segments in the luxury fashion sector, from the timeless luxury of ZEGNA, to the modern tailoring of Thom Browne, to the seductive elegance of TOM FORD FASHION.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is internationally recognised for its Supply Chain, owned and directly controlled by the Group, composed of the best Italian textile producers vertically integrated with unique manufacturing skills, to ensure the highest excellence, quality and innovation capability.
YOUR MISSION IN THE ROLE
As a Sourcing Specialist Intern, you will support the operational management of Made-to-Measure projects in Denim and Exclusive, coordinating with Italian suppliers and internal contacts. You will contribute to ensuring the correct progress of activities, respecting very tight lead times and the required quality standards.
More specifically, you will support the team in the following activities:
WHO YOU ARE
- Management of the seasonal production flow, from forecast to delivery.
- Coordination with suppliers and internal functions for fabrics, accessories, product and timing.
- Entry and verification on AS400 of the data necessary for order management.
- Daily monitoring of production, lead times and deliveries through Excel and company tools.
- Timely reporting of delays and critical issues to Customer Service and involved contacts.
- Coordination of quality controls, shipments and receipt of priority garments.
- Support for the Exclusive Project, including coconut leather kits, requests for cloths and productions for events.
We are looking for a precise, organised and motivated person to develop their skills in a dynamic, structured and excellence-oriented context.
The ideal profile:
WHAT WE OFFER
- Has obtained a diploma or degree, without the need for a specific field of study.
- Is a junior profile; any experience in supplier management is a plus.
- Is a precise, organised person capable of working under tight deadlines.
- Possesses good interpersonal, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Has a good knowledge of Excel and is willing to learn AS400 and internal workflows.
- Knows how to work in a team, manage urgencies and collaborate with different contacts.
- Knowledge of foreign languages is not an essential requirement.
The position is an extracurricular paid internship.
Remuneration is determined based on objective criteria, regardless of gender. Within the expected range, any individual compensation definition takes into account knowledge, skills, experience, seniority and relevant training.
JOINING THE ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA GROUP
Joining the Ermenegildo Zegna Group means becoming part of a Group rooted in an important history and guided by a long-term vision. Our people are at the centre of this journey and contribute every day to a culture where craftsmanship, innovation and responsibility meet to build sustainable growth and lasting value.
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all people, regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or any other personal characteristic.