BALENCIAGA - Demand Planning Intern - October 2024

Job Description:

SummaryAbout us

Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968. Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as "The Couturier of the Couturiers" by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house.
While the brand's identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful.
Since October 2015, Demna has designed both men's and women's collections as the artistic director.
The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion.

Job Description

Your opportunity

Within the operations department, you will support the Team in planning the Retail demand for your product category: in line with sales ambitions and product strategy, you develop/adjust sales forecasts and manage purchases in order to optimize product availability while monitoring stock levels. You provide key reporting on sales and stock to main stakeholders.

How you will contribute
* Elaborate forecasts on existing products in collaboration with Merchandising on a dedicated scope
* Adjust the sales forecasts and monitor the discrepancies versus the initial assumptions
* Provide Top Line Analysis of Stock and Forecast for your category and submit Recommendations
* Maintain key planning parameters: production leadtime, tool stock, safety stock, integration of substitutions, etc.
* Based on actual sales and Future Forecast, suggest and adjust the needs on existing products to propose reorders
* Provide alerts on stock shortages, identify overstock risks at the global warehouse
* Update and Provide Reporting: Weekly sales report, Monthly S&OP Material etc.

Who you are
* A last year student with ideally a first experience in supply chain - in planning and fast-growing industry would be a plus
* An organized, rigorous and, autonomous worker
* A person with good analytical skills and a strong team spirit
* Thorough mastery of Excel
* Fluent in English & French

Why work with us?

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

Job TypeStudent (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Start Date2024-03-15

ScheduleFull time

OrganizationBALENCIAGA S.A.S