Assistant Business Analyst — Knitwear Operations (Internship)

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison synonymous with haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and luxury goods. The brand is renowned for exacting standards of craftsmanship, creative leadership and a vertically integrated approach to product and production. As an employer, Chanel blends artisanal savoir-faire with modern operational rigour across global teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Knitwear (Maille) operations team with quantitative analysis to monitor production flow, inventory levels and delivery timelines.
• Create and maintain dashboards and KPI reports to track performance across sourcing, manufacturing and distribution.
• Map and document end-to-end operational processes, identifying bottlenecks and proposing efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate cross‑functional information flows between design, product development, sourcing and supply‑chain partners.
• Prepare clear analysis and presentations for senior stakeholders, including production status reports and exception summaries.
• Contribute to data cleansing, consolidation and basic SQL queries or spreadsheet models to ensure data reliability.
• Assist with project workstreams tied to seasonal planning, capacity management and launch readiness.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Fashion Management or related discipline.
• Strong analytical aptitude with meticulous attention to detail and a structured approach to problem solving.
• Ability to synthesise quantitative findings into concise, business‑facing summaries and presentations.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Experience

Prior internship experience in operations, supply chain, production planning or business analytics is desirable but not mandatory. The role is suited to a candidate with practical exposure to data analysis and cross‑functional projects within a product or manufacturing context.

Education

Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Fashion Management, or equivalent.

Culture

Chanel combines rigorous operational standards with an artisan culture that values creativity and excellence. Teams operate in a collaborative, detail‑driven environment where discretion, quality and long‑term craftsmanship are prioritized.