Sephora Demand Planning Assistant (EU) - Apprenticeship

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Location
France
└Centre-Val de Loire
└Saran
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 31, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a leading international beauty retailer and a strategic house within the LVMH group, offering a wide assortment of prestige and niche brands alongside its own Sephora Collection. The company is recognised for its omnichannel retail model, dynamic merchandising and strong focus on customer experience, supported by centralized supply chain and planning functions based in France and across Europe.

Sephora — Demand Planning Assistant (internship) in Saran, France. Apprenticeship supporting EU demand forecasting, S&OP and reporting.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the S&OP process by producing and adjusting weekly sales forecasts for EU markets, integrating inputs from Commercial, Finance and Marketing stakeholders.
  • Analyse sales drivers (events, promotions, economic context, seasonality) to correct forecasts and improve forecast accuracy metrics.
  • Validate and cleanse historical data in the forecasting system; document and adjust records for exceptional sales events.
  • Define replenishment guidance and stock requirements for promotional events, new product launches and one‑shot items; monitor and act on launch stockouts.
  • Develop strategies for end‑of‑catalogue articles and overstocked SKUs to optimise sell‑through and inventory levels.
  • Prepare regular reporting and lead information‑sharing meetings with local supply chain teams to align market performance and operational plans.
  • Align sales forecasts with purchasing budgets, run demand‑scenario simulations and challenge assumptions where necessary.
  • Participate in continuous‑improvement projects including the rollout of a new sales forecasting tool and support store opening logistics when required.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Master's programme (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline and eligible for an alternance/apprenticeship.
  • Strong numerical aptitude and analytical rigour, with a demonstrated ease handling data and KPIs.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Good command of spoken and written English.
  • Proactive mindset, solution‑oriented, rigorous and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
  • Team player with positive attitude and effective interpersonal skills.

Skills

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office S&OP Sales forecasting Data analysis Forecast accuracy analysis Cross‑functional collaboration

Experience

Entry‑level / internship: suitable for a candidate at the beginning of their professional career, ideally with prior internships or academic experience in supply chain, demand planning or related analytical roles.

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently pursuing a Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Workplace

This position is based in Saran, Centre-Val de Loire, France, within easy reach of Orléans.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, creative and fast‑moving workplace where diversity is celebrated and collaboration across functions is encouraged. The organisation places emphasis on personal development and offers opportunities to learn within a high‑visibility retail and supply‑chain 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.

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