Yves Saint Laurent Distribution Planning Intern
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 19, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent is an iconic Parisian luxury fashion house known for modern ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. The maison operates within the Kering group and is recognised for its bold aesthetics and global retail network. As an employer, it combines high creative standards with the operational complexity of an international luxury business.
Saint Laurent in Paris seeks a Distribution Planning Intern (internship) — start Sept 2026; fluency in English and strong Excel skills required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support daily distribution operations for permanent and seasonal product assortments.
- Coordinate with key supply-chain stakeholders to streamline shipping and transport processes.
- Prioritise inventory allocations based on latest market needs and sales signals.
- Anticipate and plan for retail demand fluctuations (store openings, sales peaks, warehouse closures, etc.).
- Design and recommend stock rebalancing strategies across stores and regions, including inter-store and inter-regional transfers.
- Ensure satisfactory stock coverage at central and regional warehouses in line with central inventory policy.
Qualifications
- Current student in an engineering school or business school (Bachelor's or Master's level) seeking an internship.
- Strong numerical aptitude and analytical mindset.
- Fluent English (oral and written) is mandatory.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with macros/VBA strongly appreciated.
- Adaptable, responsive, and able to prioritise in a fast-moving retail environment.
- Familiarity with fashion retail operations and supply/procurement systems is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Student-level internship. No specific prior professional tenure required, but practical or academic exposure to supply chain, retail planning or inventory management is advantageous. Internship to start in September 2026.
Education
Enrolment in an engineering school or business school (current student status required).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Saint Laurent blends Parisian couture heritage with contemporary, high-performance retail operations. The workplace values creativity, rigor and global collaboration, and benefits from the resources and international reach of the Kering group. The maison emphasises diversity and inclusion in hiring and development.
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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