Stones Supply Planning Assistant (Intern)

Overview

Chanel is a privately held global maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewellery and watches. The brand is distinguished by artisanal savoir‑faire, vertical integration across ateliers and boutiques, and a sustained commitment to craftsmanship, creativity and discreet luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the stones supply planning process for the Joaillerie and Horlogerie divisions, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and supply commitments.
• Monitor inventories of precious stones and related components, track consumption and trigger replenishment actions to secure continuity of production.
• Assist in preparing demand forecasts, material requirements plans and rolling supply reports for cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality control, ateliers and external suppliers to follow up on orders, deliveries and lead times.
• Maintain and update planning data in internal systems and produce regular KPI dashboards and exception reports for the planning team.
• Contribute to short‑term capacity planning and S&OP processes, escalating risks and proposing mitigation measures.
• Support ad‑hoc analysis projects to improve accuracy of forecasts and efficiency of stock management.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline and eligible for a professional internship.
• Strong analytical aptitude with meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to data.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality when handling sensitive material and commercial information.
• Interest in luxury jewellery and watchmaking, with an appreciation for artisanal production constraints.

Skills

Experience

Internship-level role: currently studying with prior internships or short-term project experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or operations considered advantageous.

Education

Current enrolment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree program (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering or equivalent).

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture centred on craftsmanship, creative excellence and meticulous attention to detail. Teams operate with a strong sense of discretion and professionalism, collaborating closely across ateliers, sourcing and commercial functions to uphold the maison’s standards.