Chanel IT Application Manager

Paris • France

Friday, March 28, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As part of its parent company, Chanel offers a wide array of high-end creations, including Haute Couture, Prêt-à-Porter, leather goods, accessories, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, jewelry, and watches. The brand is dedicated to ultimate luxury and exceptional craftsmanship, placing creativity at the core of its values. Chanel is also known for acquiring numerous specialized suppliers and artisans, ensuring the highest quality in its offerings.

1. Oversee the operational maintenance and evolution of WMS (Scale of Manhattan) and TMS (IT Insell and carrier stations) systems.
2. Collaborate closely with functional entities responsible for 3PL activities and the European Distribution Center.
3. Supervise Build & Run teams to ensure adherence to deadlines, quality, and budget constraints.
4. Define and deliver the roadmap and backlog of system evolutions, including prioritization, requirement definition, estimation, and scheduling.
5. Establish and manage governance with business units and partners.
6. Monitor and control expenditures within defined budgets.
7. Manage service providers responsible for system operation and development.
8. Organize resources and schedules in alignment with distribution center activities.
9. Ensure compliance with Chanel's security policies.

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Bac +5) or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 5 years experience in IT supply chain projects, demonstrating autonomy, rigor, anticipation, communication, and prioritization skills.

1. Strong relational and communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Ability to lead and engage a team effectively.
3. Understanding of business challenges within the supply chain domain.
4. Proficiency in aligning projects with the overall IT roadmap.
5. Service-oriented mindset with awareness of distribution center operations' criticality.
6. Fluent in English.
7. Organized, reliable, proactive, and curious.
8. Ability to simplify complex information and synthesize key points.
9. Capacity to build trustful relationships.

A minimum of 5 years in IT supply chain projects, with proven autonomy and leadership in similar domains.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Bac +5) or equivalent.

Chanel offers a dynamic environment that fosters excellence and personal growth, with opportunities for career advancement and diverse pathways. The company values individuality and diversity, ensuring equitable treatment for all candidates.

Chanel prides itself on its independence and places human values at the center of its operations. The brand cultivates an environment of excellence while promoting personal fulfillment and values the uniqueness of each team member, contributing to the richness of its workforce.