DFS Internship in Business Analysis and Inventory Control

Paris • France

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

La Samaritaine, a prestigious department store under the umbrella of the LVMH Group, is renowned for its exquisite selection of luxury goods and unparalleled shopping experience. As part of the LVMH conglomerate, La Samaritaine benefits from the group's extensive resources and commitment to innovation, excellence, and sustainability. The brand is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity and passion thrive.

1. Analyze weekly and monthly sales by product category, customer base, and key performance indicators for management.
2. Conduct additional analyses on brand productivity and performance of pop-up events.
3. Participate in monthly financial closing, including reconciliation of sales and variable costs, and inventory-related costs.
4. Analyze variances against the reference period during financial closing.
5. Assist in the budget process and strategic planning, preparing reports and recommendations for improvements.
6. Organize and conduct inventory counts.
7. Analyze inventory variances and conduct investigations with store and logistics teams.
8. Implement monitoring key performance indicators for inventory control.
9. Create reports on Power BI for inventory analysis.
10. Develop reports using data visualization tools such as DAX and SQL.
11. Automate tools for business case reviews and performance analyses.

1. Higher education degree (BAC +4/5 years), ideally with prior experience in Finance or Business/Data Analysis.

1. Analytical thinking and ability to look beyond numbers.
2. Dynamic, rigorous, and curious with a sense of initiative.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Strong Excel skills.
5. Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense) is a plus.
6. Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
7. Strong team spirit.
8. Interest in the luxury and retail sectors.
9. Fluency in English.

Prior experience in finance or as a business/data analyst is preferred.

Higher education degree (BAC +4/5 years).

Opportunity to gain comprehensive insights into business operations and financial analysis within a leading luxury retail environment.

La Samaritaine fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, encouraging employees to bring their unique perspectives and creativity to the table. The workplace is vibrant and fast-paced, reflecting the dynamic nature of the luxury retail industry.