Chanel Portfolio and Governance Manager

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Location
China
└Hong Kong
└Hong Kong
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Mar 17, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an internationally renowned French maison of haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. The privately held luxury house is recognised for exacting standards of craftsmanship, timeless design and discreet brand stewardship. As an employer, Chanel offers a global matrix organisation with cross-disciplinary collaboration between creative, commercial and operational functions.

Chanel — Portfolio and Governance Manager, North Asia & SEAA in Hong Kong. Lead regional portfolio strategy, governance and cross‑market execution.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define and execute regional portfolio strategy across North Asia and SEAA, ensuring alignment with global brand objectives and local market dynamics.
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks, processes and decision‑rights for assortment, range optimisation, lifecycle management and product allocation.
  • Lead cross‑functional governance forums with commercial, merchandising, finance, supply chain and market leadership to approve launches, price changes and range decisions.
  • Develop and monitor KPI dashboards and regular performance reporting (assortment health, sell‑through, margin, inventory ageing), providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Conduct financial and scenario analysis to inform assortment trade‑offs, markdown strategies and replenishment priorities.
  • Coordinate regional rollout plans for product launches and collections, ensuring market readiness, compliance and timing consistency.
  • Identify portfolio risks and opportunities, driving corrective action plans and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, merchandising or a related discipline; advanced degree a plus.
  • Proven track record in portfolio management, merchandising or commercial strategy within luxury fashion or premium retail.
  • Demonstrated experience operating across North Asian and Southeast Asian markets, with strong stakeholder management in matrix organisations.
  • Advanced analytical capability with experience in KPI development, financial modelling and commercial decision support.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills suitable for executive reporting and cross‑border collaboration.

Skills

Portfolio governance and range management Product lifecycle management Commercial analysis and financial modelling KPI development and performance reporting Cross‑functional and cross‑market stakeholder management Project management and process design Executive presentation and decision‑support

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive commercial, merchandising or portfolio governance experience in luxury goods, premium retail or fashion, including demonstrable exposure to North Asia and Southeast Asia market structures and commercial rhythms.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, merchandising, marketing or equivalent; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification advantageous.

Workplace

This position is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture that balances artistic heritage with commercial rigour; teams are expected to deliver excellence, discretion and long‑term brand stewardship. The workplace combines international collaboration with high standards of craftsmanship, encouraging strategic thinking and attention to detail.

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.

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