Louis Vuitton Retail Merchandising Analyst Intern (Women's Shoes)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a preeminent Maison of luxury fashion and leather goods, renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and global prestige. Part of the LVMH group, the brand operates a dense international network across retail, wholesale and digital channels and is recognized for high standards of creativity, product excellence and commercial ambition.
Louis Vuitton — Retail Merchandising Analyst Intern (Women's Shoes) in Paris, France. 6‑month internship, hybrid in the 1st arrondissement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse sales performance of collections by category, geography and product family to inform strategic and commercial initiatives.
- Identify collection strengths and weaknesses and recommend corrective actions or growth opportunities.
- Design and produce clear, visually compelling presentations that communicate analytical findings and commercial recommendations to internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to the design, optimisation and automation of reporting tools and dashboards to increase analytical efficiency and reliability.
- Develop and maintain Excel-based models and macros to accelerate reporting cycles and ensure data integrity.
- Provide analytical support during collection development phases, contributing sales insight to assortment decisions.
- Participate in regional merchandising calls and liaise with E‑commerce and Visual Merchandising teams to ensure omnichannel coherence.
- Perform detailed historical sales analyses and support sales forecasting and buying strategy for upcoming collections.
- Assist operationally during showroom periods by preparing dossier materials and supporting the merchandising teams for smooth execution.
Qualifications
- Current Master's-level student (M2) in engineering, business school, finance or a university programme in data analysis/management.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas and macros; VBA programming is a significant advantage.
- Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
- Strong analytical acumen with the ability to synthesise complex datasets into concise commercial insights.
- Excellent written and verbal command of English; strong French is highly desirable.
- Rigour, autonomy, proactivity, strong organisational skills and effective teamwork and communication capabilities.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level / internship: suitable for students or recent graduates with academic exposure to data analysis, finance or merchandising; no prior professional experience required.
Education
Master's-level education in engineering, business, finance or data/analytics (current M2 student or equivalent).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison cultivates a culture of excellence, creativity and meticulous craftsmanship, with a strong emphasis on cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Employees operate within an international, high-performance environment that values initiative, professionalism and long-term career development within the LVMH group.
About Cerulean
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