Chanel Quality Project Manager

Neuilly-sur-Seine • France

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Chanel is an independent company that values creative freedom, nurtures human potential, and is committed to making a positive impact globally. As part of the luxury conglomerate, Chanel's Perfumes & Beauty division is dedicated to revealing the unique beauty of every woman through its fragrances, makeup, and skincare products. The division's central QHSE team is tasked with defining and implementing quality and HSE policies and guidelines across the Perfumes & Beauty sector, from sourcing materials to market distribution, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to establish the division as a recognized quality leader in the cosmetics industry.

1. Contribute to supplier quality initiatives in collaboration with operational quality teams and purchasing teams, including drafting and updating quality guidelines and managing supplier quality documentation.
2. Facilitate cross-functional supplier quality management committees, focusing on raw material control policies and annual quality reviews.
3. Conduct quality and CSR audits of suppliers and agricultural supply chains both domestically and internationally.
4. Lead strategic projects to support the division and market teams in mastering quality processes and ensuring compliance with current and future regulatory requirements.
5. Provide expert insight on cosmetic quality standards and continuous process improvement.
6. Promote the Perfumes & Beauty division's quality policy among teams and strategic partners to ensure professionalism and engagement.
7. Define and implement QHSE system monitoring indicators.
8. Contribute to supplier evaluation processes and animate the division's quality network.
9. Conduct quality training sessions.

1. Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, biology, chemistry, or food science with at least 5 years of experience in quality or QHSE, preferably in the cosmetics industry.

1. Significant experience in supplier auditing and familiarity with key quality practice standards.
2. Experience in conducting CSR and agricultural supply chain audits.
3. Dynamic, organized, team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent analytical, writing, and synthesis abilities.
5. Project management skills.
6. Fluency in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Minimum of 5 years in quality or QHSE, ideally within the cosmetics industry, with significant supplier audit experience.

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, biology, chemistry, or food science.

Immersion in a dynamic, innovative, and learning environment with a focus on creation and human potential.

Chanel offers a unique work environment that values diversity and creativity. Employees are immersed in a dynamic and innovative setting where human potential and creative processes are prioritized. The company fosters a culture of learning and collaboration among a diverse group of experts with recognized expertise.