Permanent Contract – Forecast Manager – Fragrance & Beauty – CHANEL Europe – M/F/D

Chanel, Inc.; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHANEL Europe is seeking a Forecast Manager based in Paris to lead sales forecasting for the EMEA Travel Retail and Export Local Markets. You will drive the monthly forecast, align with distributors and internal teams, and ensure forecast reliability against budgets.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 5+ years in forecasting, advanced Excel, Power BI/Power Query, and fluent English, with strong analytical skills and stakeholder collaboration across Europe.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business or Engineering; 5+ years in forecasting or related fields.
• Advanced Excel; knowledge of Power BI and Power Query for analysis and reporting.
• Fluent professional English; strong analytical, synthesis, and autonomy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholders across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly forecasting for Travel Retail and Local Markets across Europe.
• Consolidate forecasts for products and point of sales materials.
• Coordinate with distributors and internal teams to ensure forecast reliability.
• Identify risks/opportunities and recommend proactive adjustments.
• Develop and improve forecasting tools, exploring AI-driven automation.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Excel

Job description

As a Forecast Manager within CHANEL Europe, based in Paris, you will have a unique opportunity to lead sales forecasting for the EMEA Travel Retail and EXPORT Local Markets perimeter, ensuring reliability of sales forecast, alignment, and seamless collaboration across all stakeholders.In this challenge, you will work closely with Export Product Category & Merchandising, Operations, Business & finance teams, with the European forecast team, and with the distributors in local markets.The impact you can create at CHANELBuild and consolidate forecasts proposal (sales products and point of sales materials) for Travel Retail and Local Export Markets during each forecasting cycle, using sales history, market trends, marketing plans, product launches.Lead the monthly forecasting process, coordinating Travel retail & local markets stakeholders, external distributors and internal teams to ensure the reliability of sales forecasts and alignment with business objectives and operational timelines. Anticipate risks and opportunities related to product launches and recommend proactive adjustments to market teams.Monitor forecast performance indicators to ensure overall forecast consistency and provide reporting and actionable insights & recommendations to support management decisions. Ensure consistency between forecasts and budget exercises with Finance and Product category manager.Ensure the quality, reliability and governance of forecasting data and processes & support the maintenance and effective use of the Export Distribution database.Actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of forecasting tools, identifying new opportunities to automate and optimise processes, including those involving AI.You are energised byWorking at the heart of a European Travel Retail and Local Markets environment, in close partnership with distributors and diverse internal teams.Growing within a culture of continuous improvement for forecasting tools and processes and a strong interest in process transformationTurning complex, multi-source data into clear, actionable business recommendations. Ability to connect data insights, business needs and operational decision-making.Bringing together diverse stakeholders around a shared, consistent forecast and work collaboratively across functionsA fast-evolving environment where you anticipate issues and propose solutions proactively.What you will bringA Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Business or Engineering, with 5+ years of experience in sales forecasting, supply chain, business planning, business analysis or management control, ideally gained in luxury, beauty or retail.Advanced proficiency in Excel, with a knowledge of Power BI and Power Query for data analysis and reporting.Fluent professional English, enabling you to interact with European stakeholders.Strong analytical and synthesis skills, combined with rigor and autonomy.Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders through a collaborative approach.What CHANEL can offer youDevelop strong expertise in sales forecasting within a European Travel Retail and Local Markets environment.Broaden your perspective through cross-functional collaboration with Product Category & Merchandising, Operations, Finance and Marketing teams.Shape the modernization of forecasting practices by exploring new technologies, including AI-driven tools.A culture that values your perspective, experience, and personal growth.At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.