Chanel Business Planning Specialist – Fashion Merchandising

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

• Develop and enhance retail performance reporting tools (sales, stock, sell-through rate, month of coverage)
• Plan and optimize inventory allocation across boutiques and countries, coordinating with supply chain and central stock management
• Support centralized purchasing analysis and automatic replenishment management of iconic Maison products
• Maintain and update European database integrity in collaboration with data teams
• Ensure data reliability and manage monitoring dashboards for boutique purchasing (Power BI)
• Contribute to sales forecasting enhancement projects utilizing data science methodologies
• Participate in process automation and continuous improvement initiatives for centralized iconic product management

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel with advanced formulas and database management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills and autonomy
• Adaptation and analytical capacity in dynamic environments
• Fluent English to communicate across European markets
• Power BI proficiency (preferred)
• Aptitude for numerical analysis and reporting

Skills

Experience

Academic background with a strong quantitative focus; exposure to merchandising, supply chain, or inventory management principles is advantageous but not required. Candidates should demonstrate an analytical mindset and proven ability to work autonomously with complex datasets.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline; or equivalent professional experience demonstrating strong analytical capabilities.

Workplace

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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