Assistant Demand Planner (Intern) — Joaillerie Horlogerie
Chanel — Internship: Assistant Demand Planner (Joaillerie Horlogerie) in Paris. Start Sept 2026; support forecasting, S&OP and inventory analysis for fine jewellery and watches.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for its haute couture, accessories, fine jewellery and watches. The brand combines heritage craftsmanship with modern creativity and operates globally across product, retail and supply-chain functions. As an employer, Chanel is known for high standards, discretion, and cross-disciplinary collaboration between commercial, creation and operations teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Joaillerie Horlogerie demand planning team in preparing and maintaining short- and mid-term sales forecasts.
- Collect, cleanse and analyse POS, wholesale and promotional sales data to identify trends, outliers and forecast drivers.
- Assist with inventory monitoring and replenishment analysis to optimise stock levels across channels and regions.
- Prepare reporting and presentation materials for S&OP cycles, commercial reviews and senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to process improvements, dataset automation and consolidation of planning tools.
- Coordinate with merchandising, retail, production and logistics teams to align demand signals and constraints.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical rigour with excellent attention to detail and numeracy.
- Ability to synthesise large datasets into actionable insights and clear presentations.
- Professional discretion, strong organisational skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional luxury retail environment.
- Previous internship experience in supply chain, planning or retail is advantageous but not mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role; no extensive professional experience required. Prior internships or project work in demand planning, inventory management or retail operations will be considered a strong asset.
Education
Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, excellence and discretion, where creativity intersects with rigorous commercial and operational standards. Teams work cross-functionally across product, retail and supply chain to deliver meticulous, high-quality customer experiences.