Chanel Product Manager

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Seniority Manager
Department Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Chanel — Product Manager in Houston, Texas. Lead product lifecycle, assortment and commercial strategy for luxury apparel categories.

Overview

Chanel is an independent Parisian maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fine jewelry and beauty. The brand combines exceptional craftsmanship, creative leadership and a strict commitment to discretion and quality; its commercial and retail teams operate globally to preserve heritage while driving contemporary growth.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned categories: concept, assortment planning, development, launch, replenishment and phase-out.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (design, production, merchandising, retail, marketing and supply chain) to ensure on-time, on-brand product delivery.
  • Develop and execute assortment and seasonal merchandising plans aligned to commercial objectives and regional market trends.
  • Analyse sell-through, inventory dynamics and margin performance; translate data into actionable buy/sell and pricing recommendations.
  • Manage SKU architecture, allocations and replenishment strategy to optimise inventory turnover and in-store availability.
  • Support visual merchandising and retail teams with product storytelling, training and launch collateral to maximise sell-in and sell-through.
  • Ensure adherence to brand quality standards, regulatory/compliance requirements and product documentation across channels.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, fashion, merchandising or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in product management, merchandising or buying within luxury fashion or premium apparel.
  • Proven commercial acumen with demonstrated success in assortment planning, inventory optimisation and margin management.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and a track record of leading cross-functional projects in a matrix environment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; high proficiency with retail metrics and financial modelling.

Skills

Assortment planning Product lifecycle management (PLM) SKU management and replenishment strategy Merchandising strategy and assortment optimisation Inventory management and sell-through analysis Retail math and financial analysis Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management Microsoft Excel ERP systems (e.g., SAP) familiarity

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in product/merchandising roles within luxury or premium fashion, with demonstrated responsibility for assortment planning, launch execution and commercial performance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, fashion, merchandising or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Houston, Texas, USA. 45 luxury roles are listed in Houston on Cerulean, 2 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Texas region, Cerulean lists 172 open positions — 4 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.521 open roles in USA, including 124 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Teams operate with high standards of professionalism and discretion, valuing collaboration between commercial, design and supply functions to protect brand heritage while driving market relevance.

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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