Chanel Boutique Administration Coordinator (Kansai)
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French luxury maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fine jewelry, watches and beauty. The brand is recognized for its emphasis on craftsmanship, timeless design and an uncompromising approach to client service; employees operate within a discreet, highly professional global organisation.
Chanel is hiring a Boutique Administration Coordinator (Kansai) in Osaka — coordinate boutique operations and administration across the Kansai region.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate administrative and operational tasks for Chanel boutiques across the Kansai region, ensuring consistent application of corporate policies and local compliance.
- Serve as primary liaison between regional boutiques and Tokyo/HQ for operational requests, policy clarifications, and escalations.
- Prepare, consolidate and analyse routine operational reports (sales, stock variances, boutique performance) and deliver accurate summaries to regional management.
- Manage expense reconciliation, invoice processing and basic budget tracking for boutique initiatives and regional events.
- Support recruitment logistics, onboarding paperwork and scheduling for boutique staff in the Kansai area.
- Coordinate boutique opening/closing procedures, temporary store support, and cross-boutique resource allocation.
- Organise and support regional events, client visits and merchandising roll-outs, including vendor coordination and travel arrangements.
- Drive continuous improvement of administrative workflows and ensure accurate record-keeping for audits and compliance reviews.
Qualifications
- Proven administrative or coordination experience in luxury retail or premium retail operations, ideally supporting multiple store locations.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise concurrently running projects and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to liaise with senior stakeholders.
- High degree of discretion, attention to detail and adherence to brand standards.
- Comfortable working with financial documents, basic budget tracking and reconciliations.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 3+ years of progressive administrative or operations experience within luxury retail, multi-site coordination, or a comparable client-facing environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Osaka, Osaka, Japan.
Culture
Chanel values meticulous craftsmanship, understated elegance and exceptional client service. The workplace culture prioritises professionalism, attention to detail and collaborative teamwork, with staff expected to represent the maison’s heritage and exacting standards in every interaction.
About Cerulean
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