Merchandising Assistant (Europe) — Alternance

Overview

Chanel is a privately held Parisian maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The house is distinguished by its commitment to artisanal excellence, creative leadership and a global retail network. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes craftsmanship, brand stewardship and long-term talent development across commercial and creative disciplines.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Europe merchandising and export marketing teams in assortment planning, seasonal line reviews and product allocation across markets.
• Prepare and maintain sales, inventory and sell-through reports to inform replenishment and allocation decisions.
• Coordinate with regional retail, wholesale and supply-chain partners to ensure timely deliveries and optimal stock distribution.
• Contribute to pricing, promotional and launch calendars; assist in preparing business cases and commercial presentations for stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform assortment recommendations and localized merchandising tactics.
• Ensure data integrity in merchandising systems and support ad hoc analyses requested by the commercial team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Fashion Business, Merchandising, Business, Marketing or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship eligible).
• Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to interpret sales and inventory metrics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to liaise across commercial, retail and supply-chain teams.
• Right to work in France for the duration of the alternance contract.

Skills

Experience

Previous internship(s) or practical experience in merchandising, retail operations or commercial planning is preferred; work experience may range from none to a few internships consistent with an apprenticeship profile.

Education

Currently enrolled in higher education (Bachelor or Master) in Fashion Business, Merchandising, Business, Marketing or a related field; alternance/apprenticeship format required.

Culture

Chanel’s workplace culture combines creative ambition with rigorous attention to detail, valuing artisanal skill and brand guardianship. Teams operate with high standards, discretion and a focus on long-term professional development within a global luxury context.