Chanel Stock Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Chanel — Paris: Stock Assistant (Apprenticeship) for Parfums & Beauté boutique starting Sept 2025.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The brand is synonymous with craftsmanship, refined aesthetics and exacting standards. As an employer, Chanel offers roles within a heritage-driven luxury environment where attention to detail, client service and product integrity are paramount.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect and unpack deliveries for the Parfums & Beauté boutique, ensuring product integrity and accurate documentation.
- Maintain back-of-house organisation: stock shelving, labelling, rotation (FIFO) and ambient/storage condition controls for beauty and fragrance products.
- Execute regular stock counts and reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with store management.
- Replenish the sales floor promptly and maintain visual and merchandising standards in coordination with the boutique team.
- Manage returns, transfers and minor administrative tasks associated with inventory (scanning, logging, paperwork).
- Adhere to loss-prevention procedures, hygiene and safety standards specific to beauty and fragrance.
- Support peak operations (product launches, promotional events) with efficient stock distribution and urgent replenishments.
- Collaborate with sales advisors and store management to ensure product availability and timely fulfilment of client requests.
Qualifications
- Eligible for an alternance/apprenticeship contract under French regulations.
- Currently enrolled in a vocational or higher-education program in retail, logistics, supply chain, business or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational aptitude with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfort with routine physical tasks and safe manual handling of boxes and merchandise.
- Good numeracy and basic administrative skills; able to complete stock counts and simple reconciliations.
- Professional demeanour, team-oriented attitude and respect for luxury product handling protocols.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level: previous experience in retail stockroom, warehouse or boutique environment is advantageous but not required; internships or short-term retail assignments will be considered.
Education
Currently enrolled in an accredited vocational or higher-education program (retail, logistics, supply chain, business or related field).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.350 open roles in Paris, including 109 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.764 active listings on Cerulean, 121 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.324 open positions, with 149 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel’s workplace reflects the maison’s commitment to excellence, discretion and craftsmanship. Teams operate in a collaborative yet disciplined environment where professionalism, client focus and meticulous product care are highly valued.
About Cerulean
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