SAINT LAURENT Stage WW Merchandise Planning Women’s RTW & SHOES

Job description

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. In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe. Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewellery, scarves, ties and eyewear.

ROLE

We are looking for a highly motivated Merchandise Planning Intern to join our WW Women’s RTW & SHOES Team, based in Paris. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in merchandising planning and business strategy within a dynamic and fast-paced luxury environment.

MISSIONS

COLLECTION PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

·  Monitor and analyze the performance of Women’s RTW and Shoes collections globally.
·  Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering key merchandising KPIs.
·  Track sales vs. sales plan across all regions.

SUPPORT SALES FORECAST

·  Assist in the preparation of monthly sales forecasts meeting by region, based on assortments and timelines.
·  Track seasonality trends of key business drivers.
·  Analyze forecast accuracy vs. actual sales and contribute to continuous improvement.
·  Participate in monthly forecasting meetings with regional teams and support preparation materials.
·  Update and maintain the store assortment tool to support forecasting and reorder processes.

CENTRAL REORDERS AND FOLLOW UPS

·  Monitor global reorders and analyze their performance (seasonal and non-seasonal).
·  Support reorder opportunities in alignment with sales forecasts, inventory, and production planning.
·  Track delivery schedules to ensure timely drops aligned with regional events and business needs.

COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS

·  Ensure fluid communication with collection and retail merchandising teams.
·  Coordinate with regional buying / merchandise planning teams for 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 is essential; 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 2026.

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.

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  France