Chanel Supply Chain Demand Planner — Watchmaking (Internship)

Chanel is a privately held global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and fine watches. As an employer, Chanel is recognized for its uncompromising standards of craftsmanship, creative excellence and discretion; teams operate within a culture that values artisanal skill, product integrity and long-term brand stewardship.

1. Support monthly and weekly demand planning processes for the watchmaking (horlogerie) product range, consolidating data from sales, wholesale and retail channels.
2. Produce short- and mid-term forecasts using historical sales, market intelligence and promotional calendars; highlight key assumptions and variances.
3. Maintain and update demand planning models and master data in planning systems (e.g., SAP); ensure accuracy of forecasts and baseline consumption figures.
4. Contribute to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycles by preparing scenario analyses, reporting forecast vs. actual performance and recommending inventory actions.
5. Collaborate with merchandising, production, procurement and logistics to align demand signals with supply constraints and lead-times.
6. Prepare clear, concise reports and dashboards for stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights.
7. Participate in ad hoc projects to improve forecasting methodology, data quality and planning tools.

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
2. Strong analytical aptitude with attention to detail and numeric fluency.
3. Prior internship experience or coursework in demand planning, inventory management or supply chain analytics is highly desirable.
4. Ability to synthesise data and communicate findings to cross-functional teams in a concise, business-focused manner.
5. Interest in luxury goods/watchmaking and appreciation for product-driven production constraints.
6. Professional attitude, discretion and the ability to work within a hierarchical, craftsmanship-focused organisation.

1. Microsoft Excel (advanced — pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
2. SAP (experience with master data and planning modules preferred)
3. Forecasting and demand planning methodologies
4. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
5. Data visualization (Power BI or similar)
6. Basic SQL or data-querying skills (preferred)
7. Analytical problem solving and KPI-driven reporting

Internship-level; candidates should be current students (Bachelor's or Master's) with previous internships or academic projects in supply chain, demand planning, inventory control or data analysis preferred.

Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.

Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship and aesthetic rigor, where precision and discretion are paramount. Teams operate in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment that prizes long-term quality, technical mastery and respect for heritage.