SAINT LAURENT Stage Merchandise Planning - RTW, SHOES and BUSINESS UNITS

Summary
SUMMARY

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