What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship Demand Planning (3 months) position at ASSOULINE?
ABOUT ASSOULINE
Where culture meets luxury.
Today, through its exceptionally crafted books, home fragrances, and objets d’art, Assouline invites the intellectual and curious into a world of beauty. Here, we invite you to learn the history of the brand, which was founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline.
Assouline has published over 1,500 luxury titles across international markets on subjects including architecture, art, design, fashion, gastronomy, lifestyle, photography, and travel.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Demand Planning intern, you will work closely with the Demand Planner and contribute to the performance, efficiency, and transformation of our inventory forecasts and management. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Production, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT- within an international and fast-paced environment.
You will manage sales and inventory analysis and reporting for Wholesale, Retail and E-Commerce. You will be responsible for inventory planning and allocation and will participate in continued enhancements to the Company’s sales and inventory tracking tools/programs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage forecasts and allocation of consumables and the library collection.
- Analyze market trends with Sales Team and Product Development to refine forecasts and optimize allocation strategies for warehouses and retail locations.
- Provide in-depth, on-demand analysis of SKU-level data by tracking product family trends, new product performance, and top sellers; share insights with Sales and Management teams.
- Collaborate with Sales and Production teams to provide up-to-date information on delivery schedules, sales rates, and make reallocation recommendations to avoid stock-outs.
- Support the Demand Planner in building a comprehensive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Enter the book and objects reservations into the ERP system for events and potential orders.
- Conduct continuous improvement projects to strengthen the Demand Planning process, including implementing new tools, analyzing forecast accuracy (planned vs. actual sales), and optimizing monthly alignment with the Sales team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- You hold a Master’s degree (BAC 5) from an Engineering or Business School with a specialization in Supply Chain, and you have a first successful experience in Demand Planning (preferred).
- You are organized, autonomous, reliable, and demonstrate strong analytical rigor.
- You have strong proficiency in IT tools, particularly Excel, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate the company’s systems (NetSuite).
- You possess strong analytical and synthesis skills: you are comfortable with numbers and able to conduct cross-functional analyses to propose concrete and pragmatic solutions.
- You demonstrate good adaptability, teamwork, and communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- You are fluent in English (B2).
Assouline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.