CDD Sourcing Analyst

At Tiffany & Co., joy is central to everything we do, from crafting our exceptional pieces to inspiring clients to express and celebrate the many facets of love. It’s a skill that we’ve been perfecting since 1837, one empowered by our daring vision and entrepreneurial spirit. Together, each generation of employees honor our past while dreaming of our future. At Tiffany & Co. we craft expressions of joy. We inspire creativity, connection, and excellence through our people and our products. Together, we honor our past while dreaming of our future, contributing to the growing legacy of who we are. Core Mission To implement and manage the transition from standard to real-weight invoicing for precious metals, ensuring financial accuracy, maximizing savings, and establishing robust control mechanisms Key Responsibilities 1. Process Definition & Execution (Invoicing & Weight Management) Strategic Alignment :Lead discussions with internal stakeholders (e.g., Sourcing, Finance, Production, Quality) to define and standardize the company's approach to precious metal weight. This includes: Establishing a clear, documented standard weight definition that aligns with industry best practices and our operational needs. Defining acceptable tolerances for weight discrepancies between supplier shipments and our internal measurements. Developing and implementing a robust methodology for monitoring real weight at every stage from receipt to consumption. Supplier Recovery Protocols :Develop and implement clear protocols for addressing and recovering losses incurred due to supplier deviations from agreed-upon weight specifications. This includes managing claims, returns, and credit notes. Invoicing Switch Management :Oversee the complete transition to real-weight invoicing with all precious metal suppliers, including input for sourcing teams for renegotiations and system adjustments. 2. Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Management Variance Analysis :Establish and manage a comprehensive PPV tracking system specifically for precious metals. Analyze variances stemming from weight discrepancies (real vs. standard) and price fluctuations. Cost Optimization :Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and recovery through diligent PPV analysis and collaboration with sourcing teams Reporting:Generate detailed PPV reports to highlight financial impacts and inform strategic sourcing decisions 3. Tools & Monitoring (Data Analytics & Reporting) Report Development:Design, develop, and implement analytical reports and dashboards to provide granular insights into precious metal weight data. Key reports will monitor: Weight Data Distribution, Supplier Performance & Material Yields. Performance Animation:Lead and animate internal cross-functional follow-up meetings to review key metrics, provide visibility to savings achievements, discuss open projects related to weight optimization, and address supplier deviations. This role will be the central point for communicating progress and driving continuous improvement. System Integration:Collaborate with IT/Systems teams to ensure seamless integration of weight measurement data into our ERP or inventory management systems. CDD: 9 months - from February 2026 Location Paris Profile Master degree in sourcing our engineeringMinimum 3 years of experience in Factory or operations related to operational excellence/Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or above), Business process definition and mapping & Dashboard creation (Power BI, Data Management, etc.)Analytical and Organizational skillsGood communicationSpeaks fluently French and English, ideally Italian #J-18808-Ljbffr