Le Bon Marché Business Analyst Intern - Inventory Control
Join La Samaritaine in Paris as a Business Analyst Intern in Inventory Control. Enhance your skills in financial analysis and stock management within the luxury retail sector.
Overview
La Samaritaine, a prestigious department store under the umbrella of Groupe Bon Marché, offers a unique opportunity for aspiring professionals in the luxury retail sector. As part of the Selective Distribution business group, the company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation, providing a dynamic environment for career growth.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly and monthly sales analysis by product category, clientele, and key performance indicators for management.
- Perform supplementary analyses on brand productivity and the performance of ephemeral events.
- Participate in monthly financial closing, including sales reconciliation and variable cost analysis.
- Analyze variances against reference periods during financial closing.
- Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process, preparing reports and recommendations for improvements.
- Organize and conduct inventory counts, analyzing discrepancies with store and logistics teams.
- Develop and implement inventory tracking KPIs.
- Create stock analysis reports using Power BI.
- Enhance data visualization reports using DAX and SQL.
- Automate tools for business case reviews and performance analysis.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Master's degree (BAC +4/5) with a focus on Finance or Business/Data Analysis.
- Previous experience in Finance or as a Business/Data Analyst is advantageous.
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret beyond numerical data.
- Dynamic, meticulous, inquisitive, and capable of working independently.
- Proficient in Excel; experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense is a plus.
- Eagerness to work in a dynamic environment.
- Strong team spirit.
- Interest in luxury and retail sectors.
- Fluent in English.
Skills
Experience
Ideal candidates will have some prior experience in finance or as a business/data analyst, although beginners with strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply.
Education
Pursuing a Master's degree (BAC +4/5) in a relevant field.
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.
Benefits
Gain comprehensive insights into stock management and financial analysis within a leading luxury department store. Engage with operational, purchasing, logistics, and financial teams daily.
Culture
La Samaritaine fosters a vibrant and collaborative workplace culture, emphasizing innovation and excellence in the luxury retail sector. Employees are encouraged to take initiative and work autonomously while being part of a supportive team environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.