Kendo Business Analyst and Supply Chain Intern

London • UK

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a San Francisco-based innovator in beauty brand development and wholesale, operates under the prestigious umbrella of LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's preeminent luxury conglomerate. As a dynamic hub of creativity, Kendo is renowned for its next-generation beauty product development, encompassing brands such as Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Hair, KVD Beauty, Ole Henriksen, and Lip Lab. The company thrives on original development, strategic collaborations, and acquisitions, consistently pushing the boundaries of the beauty industry with its innovative and inspiring approach.

1. Assist in analyzing historical sales data, trends, and seasonality for demand forecasting.
2. Maintain and update demand forecasting tools such as Excel and Anaplan.
3. Prepare data for monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings.
4. Generate actionable insights from data analysis.
5. Run and maintain weekly performance reports.
6. Support Supply & Demand reporting and update relevant dashboards.
7. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to gather demand inputs.
8. Support functional teams in improving data flows and establishing new processes.
9. Attend Demand review meetings and document key takeaways and decisions.

1. Interest in retail or consumer goods industries; beauty experience advantageous.

1. Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups.
2. Analytical mindset with comfort in handling large datasets.
3. Strong numerical and mathematical skills.
4. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and tools.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Confidence and ability to collaborate across teams, including Commercial, Marketing, and Retail.

Beginner level experience in data analysis or related fields.

The internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, providing exposure to data analysis, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Kendo fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, driven by a commitment to redefining the beauty industry. As part of the LVMH group, Kendo offers a unique environment where speed, expertise, and market-savvy converge to create inspiring beauty products and compelling brand stories.