Chanel Assistant — International Retail Operations Projects (Alternance)

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fine jewelry, watches and beauty. As an employer, Chanel is distinguished by a commitment to artisanal craftsmanship, creative excellence and global retail presence, offering structured development within a highly curated, brand-driven environment.

Chanel — Alternance Assistant Projets Opérations Retail International, Paris. Work‑study role supporting international retail projects, starting Sept 2026.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Program/Project Manager in planning and executing international retail operations projects (store openings, refurbishments, commercial roll-outs and merchandising operations).
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including retail, visual merchandising, logistics, product and external vendors to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
  • Maintain and update project plans, trackers, timelines and status reports; prepare presentations and concise executive summaries for steering meetings.
  • Assist with logistical tasks such as shipment coordination, sample management, store validations and on-site testing where required.
  • Compile and analyse operational metrics to measure project performance and identify process improvements.
  • Ensure strict compliance with brand standards and confidentiality in all project documentation and communications.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Business, Fashion Management, Operations, Supply Chain or Project Management (eligible for alternance/work-study contract).
  • Excellent organisational acumen with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and proven capacity to work with international stakeholders.
  • High level of discretion, attention to detail and commitment to brand-quality standards.
  • Availability to start in September 2026 and willingness to travel occasionally for store visits or roll-outs.

Skills

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Project coordination Stakeholder management Data analysis and reporting Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet)

Experience

Previous internship experience in retail operations, project support or a related function is preferred; demonstrable interest in luxury fashion retail and operational project work.

Education

Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's programme (Business, Fashion Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or Project Management) and eligible for an alternance/work-study contract in France.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture that fuses heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, operating at exacting standards across international markets. The workplace values mentorship, cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional development within a discreet, artisanal luxury context.

About Cerulean

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