Galeries Lafayette Work‑Study Procurement & E‑commerce Project Coordinator
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A prestigious luxury fashion maison operating within the global high‑end apparel and leather goods sector. The employer combines artisanal craftsmanship with international retail and digital distribution channels and typically operates as part of a major luxury group, offering a fast‑paced, brand‑driven environment focused on product excellence and client experience.
Confidential luxury fashion maison — Paris: Work‑Study Procurement & E‑commerce Project Coordinator (Alternance) role supporting purchasing and online product launches.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the purchasing team in supplier sourcing, purchase order preparation, and follow‑up to ensure on‑time deliveries for both wholesale and e‑commerce assortments.
- Coordinate cross‑functional project activities between merchandising, digital, logistics and marketing teams to onboard products for online launch.
- Prepare and maintain product data and assets for the e‑commerce platform, ensuring SKU accuracy, descriptive copy, images and merchandising tags.
- Monitor inventory levels, sales cadence and replenishment needs; escalate stock risks and propose corrective actions.
- Assist in vendor communication and quality control processes including shipment tracking and discrepancy resolution.
- Contribute to regular KPI reporting and ad hoc analyses to measure assortment performance, sell‑through and margin impact.
- Participate in price and commercial conditions preparation for online launches and promotional events.
- Support process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and e‑commerce workflows.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, E‑commerce or a closely related discipline (work‑study/alternance eligibility required).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑moving retail environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers professionally.
- Analytical mindset with attention to numeric detail and commercial implications.
- Proactive, solution‑oriented approach and capacity to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or practical project experience in purchasing, merchandising or e‑commerce is preferred; for a work‑study position 0–2 years of professional experience is typical, supplemented by academic project work.
Education
Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree program (Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Digital/E‑commerce or similar) and eligible for alternance/work‑study.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace blends rigorous commercial discipline with refined aesthetic standards common to luxury maisons. Teams are collaborative, internationally oriented and expect meticulous attention to product detail, with mentorship provided for early‑career talent in both procurement and digital operations.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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