Inventory Planner (Contractual)

Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery, and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.

As an independent company, its core values are grounded in:

• Exceptional creation and client experience
• Nurturing human potential
• Having a positive impact – on people, the environment, and communities around the world.

As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture, and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.

Inventory Planner (Contractual)

Duration: 1 Year

Location: Delhi, India

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Planner to support our team in managing and optimizing inventory across our retail and warehouse operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, numbers, and manual processes, and wants to gain hands-on experience in inventory control and demand planning.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Manage article master data and ensure accuracy across product information.
• Drive end-to-end replenishment planning and execution for retail and wholesale channels, including non-sellable items like testers and samples.
• Oversee inventory health through regular physical vs. system reconciliations.
• Conduct product performance analysis such as ABC, fast-moving, slow-moving, and non-moving classifications.
• Optimise inventory distribution and stock levels across channels to improve availability and reduce ageing.
• Prepare dashboards and insights for S&OP discussions to support business decisions.
• Analyse fulfilment levels and identify gaps or opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to monitor forecast vs. actual performance and enhance planning accuracy.
• Track and manage utilisation of testers, samples, and other non-sellable inventory.
• Maintain an overall inventory performance dashboard highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to plan for upcoming events and campaigns, ensuring stock readiness.

Manual Data Handling

• Maintain accurate inventory records through spreadsheets and manual entry tools.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support key business decisions.
• Fulfilment service level analysis.

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies in current inventory processes and suggest practical improvements.
• Support the transition to automated or integrated inventory systems.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Strong experience in demand/inventory planning and stock replenishment
• Strong Excel and data handling skills
• Comfort with manual data entry and number-based work
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, and the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired, and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organization and its people.

Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as well-being programs, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.