Chanel Assistant Project Manager (Apprenticeship) — Supplier Performance
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and beauty. As an independent luxury house, Chanel combines creative leadership with meticulous artisanal production across ateliers and technical offices worldwide, offering roles that blend craftsmanship, technical rigor and high standards of discretion.
Chanel in Paris seeks an Assistant Project Manager (Apprenticeship) — Supplier Performance, starting Sept 2026. Apprenticeship based in the Bureau d'Études.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager of the technical office (Bureau d’Études) in monitoring and improving the performance of external manufacturers (façonniers).
- Collect, consolidate and analyse supplier KPIs — lead times, quality rates, capacity utilisation and adherence to technical specifications.
- Maintain and update performance dashboards and regular reporting to stakeholders across product development, production and quality teams.
- Coordinate corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and internal teams; follow up on action plans and deadlines.
- Prepare documentation for review meetings, technical files and supplier evaluations; ensure traceability of decisions and changes.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings (product development, production, quality, sourcing) and support supplier communications and audits.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a higher-education program (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) in industrial engineering, textile/fashion technology, product development, supply chain or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical aptitude with proven ability to handle quantitative data and translate findings into operational actions.
- Excellent organisational skills and capacity to manage multiple concurrent tasks with rigorous follow-through.
- Professional attitude, discretion and the ability to interact with internal stakeholders and external manufacturers at all levels.
- Interest in fashion product construction, manufacturing processes and quality control methodologies.
Skills
Experience
Previous internships or short-term experience in a fashion technical office, production, quality or supply chain function is advantageous but not mandatory; the position is designed for a student/apprentice in training.
Education
Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in industrial engineering, fashion/textile technology, product development, supply chain management or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel’s workplace culture blends creative excellence with rigorous attention to craft and detail. Teams operate with high standards of professionalism and discretion, fostering collaboration between ateliers, technical offices and cross‑functional partners to safeguard product quality and brand heritage.
About Cerulean
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