- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
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.
CHANEL seeks a Forecast Manager in Paris on a permanent contract to lead monthly sales forecasting for EMEA Travel Retail and Export Local Markets. The role coordinates internal teams and distributors, strengthens forecast reliability and governance, supports reporting and budget alignment, and contributes to improving forecasting tools, including AI-enabled processes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Build and consolidate sales and point-of-sale materials forecast proposals for Travel Retail and Local Export Markets during each forecasting cycle, drawing on sales history, market trends, marketing plans and product launches.
- Lead the monthly forecasting process, coordinating Travel Retail and local-market stakeholders, external distributors and internal teams to ensure reliable sales forecasts aligned with business objectives and operational timelines.
- Anticipate risks and opportunities related to product launches and recommend proactive adjustments to market teams.
- Monitor forecast performance indicators, ensure overall forecast consistency, and provide reporting, actionable insights and recommendations to support management decisions.
- Ensure forecasts are consistent with budget exercises in collaboration with Finance and Product Category Managers.
- Ensure the quality, reliability and governance of forecasting data and processes, and support the maintenance and effective use of the Export Distribution database.
- Contribute to developing and continuously improving forecasting tools, identifying opportunities to automate and optimise processes, including through AI.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Business or Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience in sales forecasting, supply chain, business planning, business analysis or management control, ideally in luxury, beauty or retail.
- Fluent professional English to interact with European stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with rigor and autonomy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders collaboratively.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in sales forecasting, supply chain, business planning, business analysis or management control; ideally in luxury, beauty or retail.
Education
Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Business or Engineering.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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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