Fendi Retail Operations Intern

About Fendi

Founded in Rome in 1925, Fendi stands as one of Italy’s most distinguished luxury houses, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, Roman spirit, and bold creative vision. As an employer, Fendi offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet across métiers including design, leather goods, fur, ready-to-wear, retail, communications, and corporate functions. The Maison values artisanal excellence, cultural curiosity, entrepreneurial energy, and collaboration, inviting its teams to contribute to a legacy defined by refinement and experimentation. Within the LVMH Group, Fendi provides international career opportunities, strong professional development, and the privilege of shaping the future of contemporary luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support coordination and monitoring of retail operations across Europe in accordance with Company standards, policies, and procedures
• Gather, consolidate, and analyze operational data and key performance indicators, preparing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Provide hands-on operational support for exclusive sales events, including merchandise handling, unpacking, display setup, and on-site organization
• Contribute to implementation and follow-up of operational best practices across the retail network
• Support inventory-related activities, including stock movements, cycle counts, and stock-takes
• Liaise with Supply Chain and After Sales teams to facilitate smooth management of shipments, transfers, repairs, and related follow-up
• Help ensure availability of operational supplies and packaging materials across the network
• Facilitate communication between stores and central functions, including Finance, IT, Facilities, Security, Legal, Internal Control, and Human Resources
• Support operational reviews, audits, and follow-up actions
• Contribute to special projects such as store openings, refurbishments, and rollout of new tools and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or related fields
• Strong interest in luxury retail and operational excellence
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with collaborative approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages a plus

Skills

Experience

Beginner-level; candidates should demonstrate strong foundational knowledge of business operations concepts and eagerness to learn within a luxury retail environment. Recent graduates or final-year students with relevant coursework or project experience in supply chain, operations, or retail management are encouraged to apply.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 800 per month.

Benefits

Monthly internship reimbursement of EUR 800; meal vouchers (lunch tickets)

Culture

Fendi cultivates a workplace culture rooted in Roman heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of creativity. As an employer, it offers a refined, collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to combine technical excellence with bold innovation in service of a distinctive luxury vision.

About Cerulean

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