Retail Planning Business Analyst (Apprenticeship)

Overview

Hermès Distribution France is the retail division of Hermès Sellier, operating the maison's flagship and an exclusive network of boutiques across France. As part of the Hermès group, the organisation emphasises artisanal craftsmanship, meticulous product curation and long-term investment in talent to preserve the brand's heritage and commercial excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Monitor weekly and monthly KPIs by product category, collection and store (revenue, months of stock, sell-through, delivery rates).
• Collaborate with merchandisers to frame and pilot stock replenishments and assortment decisions.
• Track collection delivery performance and service rates for permanent items; liaise with logistics and product teams to resolve supply issues.
• Define and maintain automatic replenishment thresholds for permanent product ranges.
• Produce short-term sales forecasts for permanent items and Peak Inventory Cycles (PIC).
• Construct and manage open-to-buy budgets for showroom purchases by department and by store, aligned to stock positions.
• Monitor daily purchasing activity against budgets and identify top buys; prepare end-of-campaign summary reports.
• Develop and optimise reporting tools, create ad-hoc analyses and contribute to cross-functional projects within the planning team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Grande École de Commerce (césure/end-of-study) or an Engineering school and available for a 12‑month apprenticeship.
• Strong interest in luxury, fashion and retail planning or business analysis roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (database management, PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF) and solid skills in PowerPoint.
• Autonomous, rigorous and detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities and a results-driven mindset.
• Proactive, able to take initiatives and adapt to high‑intensity periods and peak activity.

Skills

Experience

Beginners accepted; suitable for students in business or engineering schools. Prior internships or exposure to retail, merchandising or data analysis are advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Student in a Grande École de Commerce or an Engineering school (apprenticeship / alternance).

Culture

The Maison cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and excellence; employees are expected to combine creativity with meticulous attention to detail. The retail teams operate in a collaborative, high‑standard environment that values long-term development and respect for artisanal savoir‑faire.