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SAINT LAURENT Stage Merchandise Planning - RTW,… at Kering · Paris
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ABOUT SAINT LAURENT
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape.
Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewellery, scarves, ties and eyewear.
Job Description
ROLE
We are looking for a highly motivated Merchandise Planning Intern to join our team, supporting Ready-to-Wear, Shoes and Business Units, based in Paris.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in merchandise planning within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The intern will work closely with cross-functional teams at headquarter and regional teams, supporting key planning processes.
MISSIONS
COLLECTION PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Track the performance vs sales forecast of RTW, Shoes and Business units (sunglasses, jewelry and soft accessories)
Monitoring weekly and monthly Power BI reports covering key merchandising KPIs.
SUPPORT SALES FORECAST
Assist in the preparation of monthly sales forecasts meeting by region, based on assortments and timelines.
Participate in monthly forecast meetings with regional teams and follow up meeting action points.
Monitor forecast accuracy vs. actual sales.
Update and maintain the store assortment tool to support forecasting and reorder processes.
Track seasonality trends of key business drivers.
CENTRAL REORDERS AND FOLLOW-UPS
Support reorder execution followed by validation in alignment with sales forecasts, inventory, and production planning.
Update global reorder recap by product category.
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Collaborate with collection and retail merchandising teams to ensure clear communication.
Coordinate with regional buying and Merchandise Planning teams to gather updates and feedback.
Liaise with production and supply chain departments to align on deliveries and stock optimization.
PROFILE
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Fashion Management, or a related field (Grande École, Business School, or equivalent).
- Strong analytical mindset with a genuine interest in product and market performance data.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI is essential; very good command of Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
- Fluent in English.
6-month Internship available in March 2027.
Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Job Type Student (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Start Date 2027-03-08
Schedule Full time
Organization Yves Saint Laurent SAS