Chloé Apprentice — Buying & Product Development
Chloé — Paris: Apprentice, Buying & Product Development. Apprenticeship supporting buying, supplier follow‑up and product lifecycle activities.
Overview
Chloé is a Parisian luxury fashion house celebrated for its feminine ready-to-wear, leather goods and contemporary aesthetic. The brand is design-led and operates within the haute-lifestyle segment, offering a creative, atelier-informed environment that balances artisanal craft with commercial discipline.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the buying and product development teams in seasonal range planning and assortment analysis.
- Assist with supplier liaison: request samples, follow up on developments, track approvals and delivery schedules.
- Maintain and update PLM and ERP data related to styles, bill of materials, costing and tech-packs.
- Prepare purchase orders, monitor order confirmations and ensure on-time delivery through the supply chain.
- Contribute to costings and margin analysis, consolidating data for buying meetings and management reports.
- Coordinate internal fit and quality-control sessions; document feedback and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
- Manage sample logistics between ateliers, showrooms and suppliers, and support showroom merchandising when required.
- Support ad‑hoc projects such as trend research, material sourcing and sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited programme (BTS, Bachelor, or Master) in fashion buying, merchandising, product development, textile technology or equivalent.
- Eligible for an apprenticeship/alternance contract in France and available for the full duration required by the training programme.
- Excellent organisational skills, methodical approach and strong attention to detail.
- Good numerical literacy and capability to work with costing and assortment data.
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Proactive attitude, curiosity for product and materials, and a collaborative mindset.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — prior internships or work experience in fashion buying, merchandising or product development is advantageous but not mandatory. The role is intended for candidates seeking practical, on-the-job training through an apprenticeship.
Education
Enrolled in a relevant higher-education programme (BTS / Bachelor / Master) in fashion buying, merchandising, product development, textiles or a closely related discipline.
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
Chloé fosters a creative, design-focused culture with an emphasis on craftsmanship and contemporary femininity. The workplace values collaboration between design, sourcing and commercial teams and encourages practical learning and professional development within a luxury context.
About Cerulean
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