Chanel Business Analyst & Product Merchandising Intern

Chanel is an independent French luxury house recognised for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. As an employer, Chanel combines artisan savoir‑faire and creative innovation with rigorous commercial discipline, offering a structured, international workplace that values discretion, craftsmanship and long‑term brand stewardship.

1. Support sales, inventory and sell‑through analysis to inform assortment and replenishment decisions across local and regional collections.
2. Maintain and enrich product data within PLM/PIM and merchandising systems; ensure SKU accuracy across channels.
3. Prepare regular KPI dashboards and ad‑hoc reports using Excel and visualization tools for buying and retail stakeholders.
4. Contribute to seasonal merchandising calendars, pricing analysis and margin reporting to support assortment planning.
5. Collaborate with buying, retail, supply chain and marketing teams to coordinate product launches and in‑store allocations.
6. Conduct market and competitive benchmarking to identify trends and product performance opportunities.
7. Translate analytical findings into concise presentations and recommendations for cross‑functional review.
8. Assist with ad‑hoc projects related to range optimization, promotional planning and inventory management.

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Economics, Fashion Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics or a related field.
2. Strong analytical aptitude with proven ability to manipulate datasets (pivot tables, lookups) and draw actionable conclusions.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent English required, French strongly preferred.
4. High attention to detail and accuracy in handling SKU and inventory data.
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively across teams and meet tight deadlines.

1. Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query)
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
3. Basic SQL (data extraction and simple queries)
4. Tableau or Power BI (data visualization)
5. Familiarity with PLM/PIM and retail ERP concepts
6. Analytical problem solving and merchandising principles
7. Data cleansing and reporting

Previous internship or project experience in retail, fashion, merchandising, or business analytics is advantageous but not mandatory; demonstrated interest in the luxury sector is expected.

Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree programme (Business, Economics, Fashion Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics or equivalent).

Chanel fosters a culture of excellence that balances creative freedom with exacting standards of craftsmanship. The workplace is collaborative and international, offering exposure to cross‑functional teams and a deep immersion in luxury retail operations.