Chanel Agricultural Engineer

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Qualify livestock systems, agricultural practices, and sourcing regions.
• Identify risks and opportunities associated with countries, species, farming methods, and sourcing practices.
• Contribute to defining action priorities and risk-management plans.
• Provide agronomic expertise to Operations and Transformation teams as they define responsible sourcing requirements.
• Support the rollout and monitoring of Chanel standards for animal welfare and environmental impact.
• Help suppliers understand expectations and implement improvement plans.
• Propose indicators to measure the application and effectiveness of standards.
• Contribute to defining the data required to trace materials back to slaughterhouses and, where possible, farms.
• Participate in the development, testing, and rollout of traceability tools.
• Assess the quality, availability, and reliability of collected data.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of control and reporting systems.
• Lead or support projects aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of supply chains.
• Contribute to assessing biodiversity-related impacts and dependencies.
• Identify improvement levers suited to different livestock systems and regions.
• Contribute to defining environmental pathways, objectives, and performance indicators.
• Monitor trials conducted with suppliers, experts, and local partners.
• Monitor developments in sustainable livestock farming, animal welfare, traceability, certifications, and industry initiatives.
• Analyze relevant scientific, technical, and regulatory developments.
• Prepare summaries and recommendations for internal teams.
• Contribute to developing the transformation roadmap for the upstream leather supply chain.
• Define and monitor indicators for the various projects.
• Coordinate work with internal teams and external partners.
• Prepare and facilitate project committees.
• Document progress, points of attention, required decisions, and next steps.
• Travel to suppliers, partners, and supply-chain stakeholders in France and internationally.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree at Bac+5 level: agronomic engineering degree, agricultural engineering degree, or equivalent university education.
• Specialization or experience in animal production (ruminants and small ruminants), livestock systems, agricultural supply chains, or sustainable agriculture.
• Significant initial experience in a company, consulting firm, technical institute, certification body, or supply-chain organization.
• In-depth knowledge of the bovine, ovine, and caprine sectors and their value chains is essential.
• Experience with traceability, environmental assessment, animal welfare, or certification is preferred.
• Professional English is essential.
• Good understanding of livestock systems and animal supply chains.
• Ability to analyze complex supply chains.
• Proficiency in data collection, structuring, and analysis methods.
• Knowledge of animal welfare, climate, and biodiversity issues.
• Strong project management and performance-indicator monitoring skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and synthesis skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.
• Analytical mindset and pragmatic approach.
• Curiosity and ability to engage with complex topics.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, from field teams to senior management.

Skills

Experience

Significant initial experience in a company, consulting firm, technical institute, certification body, or supply-chain organization; specialization or experience in animal production, livestock systems, agricultural supply chains, or sustainable agriculture.

Education

Advanced degree at Bac+5 level: agronomic engineering degree, agricultural engineering degree, or equivalent university education.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development, growth, and varied career paths.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

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