Stage WW Merchandise Planning - Women’s RTW, SHOES and BUSINESS UNITS

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. We are looking for a highly motivated Merchandise Planning Intern to join our team, supporting the Women’s 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.

Responsibilities

Track the performance vs sales plan of Women’s RTW, Shoes and Business Units; Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering key merchandising KPIs; Assist in the preparation of monthly sales forecasts meeting by region, based on assortments and timelines; Monitor forecast accuracy vs. actual sales; Participate in monthly forecast meetings with regional teams and follow up meeting action points; Update and maintain the store assortment tool to support forecasting and reorder processes; Track seasonality trends of key business drivers; Support reorder opportunities in alignment with sales forecasts, inventory, and production planning; Update global reorder recap by product category; 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

Requirements

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 September 2026