Chanel Supply Chain Performance Assistant
Chanel seeks a Supply Chain Performance Assistant (apprenticeship) in Paris for Parfums Beauté Europe — start Nov 2026.
Overview
Chanel is an independent, family-owned maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and prestige beauty. The Parfums & Beauté division operates within a culture of exacting craftsmanship, creative leadership and discretion, offering opportunities to contribute to global luxury operations and brand stewardship.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the regional supply chain performance function for Parfums Beauté Europe by collecting, validating and consolidating KPIs and operational data.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and management reports to monitor service levels, inventory, lead times and supplier performance.
- Perform ad hoc data analysis to identify root causes of operational variances and quantify improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to cross‑functional projects with demand planning, logistics, warehouse operations and procurement to implement performance improvement actions.
- Automate routine reporting processes and maintain data integrity across source systems.
- Prepare materials for monthly performance reviews and present findings to stakeholders when required.
- Assist in defining and tracking corrective action plans and follow up on implementation status.
Qualifications
- Enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics or a related field (apprenticeship/alternance track).
- Strong analytical mindset with rigorous attention to data quality and detail.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to liaise with cross‑functional and multinational teams.
- Proactive, structured approach with a continuous improvement orientation and comfort working in a fast‑paced luxury environment.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or project experience in supply chain, logistics or operations is preferred; hands‑on exposure to performance reporting, dashboarding or process improvement projects is advantageous.
Education
Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate programme (Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics or equivalent) with eligibility for alternance/apprenticeship.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, excellence and discretion, where creative ambition coexists with rigorous operational standards. The Parfums & Beauté organisation values cross‑disciplinary collaboration and offers exposure to international luxury supply‑chain practices.
About Cerulean
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