Chanel International Forecasting Intern — Perfumes & Beauty (PLVA)
Chanel — Internship: International Forecasting Intern, Perfumes & Beauty (PLVA) in Neuilly-sur-Seine. July 2026 start; forecasting, analytics and S&OP exposure.
Overview
Chanel is a privately held French maison renowned worldwide for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The brand operates global commercial, creative and production networks and maintains a reputation for craftsmanship, discretion and premium client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support preparation and consolidation of international sell-in and sell-out forecasts for the Perfumes & Beauty PLVA portfolio.
- Analyse historical sales, promotional impact and sell-through to identify trends, risks and opportunities for each market.
- Build and maintain forecasting models, demand scenarios and KPI dashboards ahead of monthly and quarterly S&OP cycles.
- Coordinate with regional commercial teams, supply planning and logistics to reconcile demand, inventory and replenishment needs.
- Prepare clear, executive-level presentations and ad-hoc analyses to inform commercial decisions and product allocations.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a master's programme in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics or equivalent.
- Strong analytical rigour with advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VBA or Power Query beneficial).
- Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English.
- Comfortable working with cross‑functional, international stakeholders and synthesising complex data into actionable recommendations.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship experience in forecasting, demand planning, retail analytics or finance is advantageous but not strictly required; demonstrable analytical coursework or project work will be valued.
Education
Enrolling in or recently enrolled in a Master's degree (MSc or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics or related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris. 166 luxury roles are listed in Neuilly-sur-Seine on Cerulean, 12 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.735 open positions — 104 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.293 open roles in France, including 140 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The workplace balances creative ambition with operational excellence; teams are collaborative, discreet and held to exacting standards. Employees operate within a global matrix environment that values craftsmanship, commercial discipline and attention to client experience.
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.