Stage - Retail Operations Intern Europe - Janvier 2027 F/H

RIMOWA GmbH; Paris; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RIMOWA GmbH in Paris is seeking a proactive Retail Operations Associate to support store teams across programs and processes related to their operations. The role focuses on maintaining accurate cycle counts, handling stock movements, and assisting in opening and relocation projects, while coordinating with the Regional Retail Operations team.

Fluency in English is required, with knowledge of French, Spanish or Italian considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Education in a business-related field as a base.
• Familiarity with retail operations concepts is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication, time management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support store teams on weekly and monthly operations and cycle counts.
• Coordinate loans, movements, and scrapping certificates.
• Assist Retail Ops manager and coordinator on daily tasks.
• Support openings, seasonal reopenings and relocations.
• Ensure stores have supplies (uniform, stationery, IT materials).

Skills

Retail operations

Project management

Time management

Analytical thinking

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school degree

Bachelor degree in business

Tools

CEGID

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Welcome to RIMOWA, the brand redefining travel since 1898. For more than 125 years, the German Maison has been creating thoughtful mobility tools for discerning travellers around the globe. As the first German Maison in the LVMH Group, RIMOWA is dedicated to developing unique products that perfectly balance luxury and functionality whilst highlighting the brand’s century-old heritage, craftsmanship and its commitment to innovation.

At RIMOWA, we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. Our tools are created with longevity in mind, because the most meaningful journeys last a lifetime. Join us to begin yours!

Job responsibilities

Under the responsibility of the Retail Operations Manager Europe your role will be to support store teams in all programs and processes related to their operations.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for retail, processes, be customer and exceedingly detail oriented.
The candidate will participate in store projects in support to Retail Operations Manager and will be the main point of contact for stores on operations topics.

Operational responsibilities

• Ensure weekly control on cycle count, Discounts, stock negative (daily)
• Ensure monthly control on loans, special movements, scrapping certificates
• Support to Retail Ops manager and coordinator on daily tasks
• Support the Operation Manager coordinating all operational activities for SCEUR
• Support the Global Retail Operations team in developing and implementing standardized retail procedures and tools across the store network
• Support all the activities related the new openings, seasonal reopenings and relocation
• Support the stores on their daily needs (Uniform, stationery, IT Material..)

KNOWLEDGES REQUIRED

Languages

• French, Spanish and Italian - Optional

IT Skills

• CEGID
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Beneficial experience

• First-aid course
• Security course
• IT- Knowledge

Profile

Education

• High school degree or university degree (e.g. bachelor) in a business related field.

Background

• Familiarity with retail operations concepts (advantageous, but not strictly required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Project management, time management, organizational and analytical communication skills
• Strong customer focus, able to adapt communication to different levels of business partners in retail network (regional managers, store managers, stock specialists, client managers etc…)
• Implement a collaborative approach to project work whilst still able to work autonomously on multiple projects at any one time
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Fluency in English (both written and spoken). Knowledge of additional European languages is a plus.

Additional information

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.