Chanel Business Analyst, Fashion Distribution Channels (Apprenticeship)
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- Mar 25, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent, iconic French maison of luxury renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The brand combines a heritage of craftsmanship with commercial and creative innovation, offering a global but discreet workplace that prioritizes product excellence, long-term talent development and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
Chanel in Paris seeks a Business Analyst (Apprenticeship) — Fashion Distribution Channels, starting Sept 2026. Apply for an alternance in commercial analytics.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Distribution Channels team with quantitative analysis of retail, wholesale and e‑commerce performance across fashion product lines.
- Produce and maintain weekly and monthly KPI reports, dashboards and executive summaries for commercial and merchandising stakeholders.
- Perform sell‑through, inventory turnover and assortment analyses to inform replenishment and allocation decisions.
- Develop and automate data extracts and visualisations (Power BI/Tableau or equivalent) to streamline reporting workflows.
- Contribute to channel projects (store openings, concept tests, promotional planning) by delivering analytical insights and scenario modelling.
- Coordinate with commercial, merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure data consistency and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a tertiary programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in business analytics, economics, finance, supply chain, data science or fashion management and eligible for alternance/apprenticeship.
- Strong quantitative aptitude with demonstrated ability to manipulate large datasets and derive business insights.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present analytical findings clearly to commercial stakeholders.
- Professional attitude, discretion and attention to detail consistent with a luxury retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Practical experience via internships or project work in retail analytics, commercial reporting or supply chain analytics is highly desirable; the role is suitable for a candidate early in their career seeking an alternance placement beginning September 2026.
Education
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, Supply Chain Management or Fashion Business.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence, where multidisciplinary teams collaborate to protect and extend brand equity. The company favours mentorship and long-term development, offering apprentices practical exposure to high‑impact commercial and operational projects within a refined retail ecosystem.
About Cerulean
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