Chanel International Forecasting Apprentice — Fragrance & Beauty (Alternance)
Chanel — Neuilly-sur-Seine: International Forecasting Apprentice (Parfums Beauté, alternance starting Sept 2026).
Overview
Chanel is an independently owned global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, and a prestigious fragrance and beauty portfolio. The brand is recognized for uncompromising craftsmanship, creative leadership and discreet stewardship of a legacy that values long-term talent development and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the international forecasting process for Parfums Beauté by consolidating point-of-sale, wholesale and distributor data into demand models.
- Prepare weekly and monthly forecast updates, variance analyses and ad hoc scenario modelling to inform replenishment and launch plans.
- Contribute to S&OP cycles by supplying timely forecast inputs, inventory snapshots and KPI reporting for commercial and supply chain stakeholders.
- Analyse sell-through, seasonality and promotional impacts to improve forecast accuracy and identify risks to supply.
- Assist in preparing presentations and decision packs for local and regional teams, translating analytical findings into clear recommendations.
- Collaborate with commercial, supply chain and finance teams to reconcile assumptions and implement corrective actions.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics or a related discipline (alternance format).
- Strong analytical aptitude with comfort manipulating large datasets and producing concise business reports.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas) and ability to present data clearly in PowerPoint.
- Organised, methodical approach with an ability to prioritise competing tasks within tight monthly reporting cycles.
- Good interpersonal skills and experience working cross-functionally with commercial and operational teams.
- Previous internship experience in demand planning, supply chain or commercial analytics is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Student-level role designed for candidates in an academic alternance program; previous internships (3–12 months) in supply chain, demand planning or commercial analytics are advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship track).
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 166 open roles in Neuilly-sur-Seine, including 12 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.735 active listings on Cerulean, 104 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.293 open positions, with 140 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel emphasises excellence, attention to detail and creative craftsmanship across all disciplines. The workplace blends rigorous commercial discipline with a collaborative, discreet culture that fosters mentorship and professional growth within the global luxury environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.