Chanel International Forecasting Project Intern (Fragrances & Beauty)

Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for its heritage in haute couture, accessories, cosmetics and fragrances. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with global retail and marketing sophistication, offering a structured but creative workplace for professionals across product, commercial and operational functions.

1. Support international forecasting and demand-planning projects for the Parfums & Beauté division, consolidating inputs from regional markets.
2. Prepare, validate and maintain forecasting datasets and reconciliation tables; ensure data quality and version control.
3. Perform quantitative analyses to identify sales trends, seasonality effects and forecast deviations, and summarise findings for stakeholders.
4. Coordinate cross‑functional and cross‑regional stakeholders (commercial teams, supply chain, finance) to collect assumptions and align on projections.
5. Produce clear management reports and presentation decks for project reviews and steering committees.
6. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the roll‑out of forecasting tools and templates.

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Supply Chain, Economics, Business, Engineering, Statistics or a related discipline.
2. Strong analytical rigour with proven ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets.
3. Excellent organisational and communication skills; ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across time zones.
4. High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and documentation.
5. Ability to deliver clear written summaries and professional slide presentations for senior management.

1. Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data cleansing)
2. Microsoft PowerPoint (reporting and executive presentations)
3. Forecasting and demand‑planning concepts (baseline, promotional uplift, seasonality)
4. Data analysis and reconciliation
5. Project coordination and stakeholder management

Previous internship or academic project experience in forecasting, demand planning, sales analysis or supply chain is desirable; prior exposure to the beauty or FMCG sector is an advantage but not mandatory.

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics or a related field.

Chanel combines a commitment to craftsmanship and creative excellence with operational discipline. The workplace values discretion, cross‑functional collaboration and high standards of professionalism, offering exposure to global luxury markets and cross‑border projects.