Chanel Senior Manager Merchandising - Watches & Fine Jewelry

New York • USA

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in luxury fashion, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel fosters an inclusive culture that emphasizes personal growth and collective progress. The brand values diversity, complementarity, and the unique contributions of each individual, making it a distinguished employer in the luxury sector.

1. Develop and manage the U.S. Watches and Fine Jewelry Merchandising strategy across all sales points, including Retail, MBR, Lease, and Consignment.
2. Conduct monthly demand forecasts at category, collection, and style levels, aligning with financial performance targets.
3. Collaborate with global and regional teams to support the specific needs of the U.S. market.
4. Provide quarterly hindsight analyses to leadership on forecast gaps and key learnings.
5. Optimize demand planning workflows in collaboration with internal and global tech and supply chain teams.
6. Set strategic product assortments for all distribution points, aligning with global and regional visions.
7. Collaborate with marketing, education, sales, and visual merchandising teams for collection launches and key seasonal moments.
8. Engage with field teams to identify opportunities and challenges, providing boutique support and creative solutions.
9. Manage product allocations for limited new product launches and support wholesale partner meetings.
10. Develop business reporting tools to enhance storytelling from complex datasets and promote division cohesiveness.

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Merchandising, preferably within Watches and Fine Jewelry.
2. Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Supply Chain, Merchandising, or Planning fields.

1. Expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.
2. Familiarity with Anaplan is a plus.
3. Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
4. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in Merchandising, ideally within an Operations capacity such as Inventory Planning, Forecasting, Distribution, or Supply Chain.

Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in a Supply Chain, Merchandising, or Planning field.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,500 to $125,000. Additional compensation may include bonuses and other variable pay.

Comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing resources, family and caregiving benefits, generous paid time off, 401K, robust healthcare offerings, and more.

Chanel is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow and contribute to the brand's legacy. The company supports cultural engagement, sustainability initiatives, and community involvement, creating a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.