Chanel Assistant Logistics Management Controller (Apprenticeship)

About Chanel

Chanel is a privately held, global haute couture and luxury goods house renowned for its fashion, accessories, beauty and fragrance collections. As an employer, the brand places premium value on artisanal craftsmanship, creative excellence and long-term talent development, offering employees exposure to high‑quality operations across an international network of ateliers, boutiques and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support month‑end and periodic closing activities for logistics and distribution cost centers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of postings.
• Prepare and consolidate operational and financial reports, including inventory valuation, cost-to-serve analyses and variance explanations for management.
• Monitor logistics KPIs (transportation, warehousing, inventory turnover, stock accuracy) and translate findings into concise management summaries.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and rolling‑forecast updates for logistics expenses and capital projects.
• Perform ad‑hoc cost analyses and scenario modelling to support decision-making across supply chain and distribution teams.
• Collaborate with warehouse, transport and planning stakeholders to validate transactions, resolve discrepancies and improve process controls.
• Contribute to process-optimization and control-strengthening initiatives, participating in cross-functional projects as required.
• Document procedures and deliverables; present findings and recommendations to the controller and operations leads.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Finance, Management, Supply Chain, Economics or equivalent, with availability for alternance starting September 2026.
• Strong analytical mindset with meticulous attention to numerical accuracy and process controls.
• Effective communicator, able to synthesize financial data into clear, executive‑level summaries.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with operational teams and to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional curiosity and eagerness to learn commercial and logistical performance levers within a luxury retail/manufacturing context.

Skills

Experience

Student-level role intended for a candidate with limited professional experience; 0–2 years of relevant internship or part‑time experience in finance, controlling or supply chain is advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Finance, Management, Supply Chain, Economics or a related field (alternance/apprenticeship track).

Workplace

Culture

Chanel combines a heritage-driven dedication to craftsmanship with rigorous operational standards and an entrepreneurial spirit. The workplace encourages continuous learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentoring, particularly for apprenticeship and early-career programmes within the fashion and logistics functions.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.