Overview
Retail Buying Intern Jobs in Paris, Île-de-France, France at Acne Studios
Title: Retail Buying Intern
Company: Acne Studios
Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France
Acne Studios is a progressive luxury house and through collaboration and curiosity, we set high aspirations and strive for excellence. We value everyone’s contribution and embrace feedback to develop ourselves and others. We aim to minimise our environmental impact across all our operations and to address societal challenges in the way we conduct our business.
CULTURE OF COLLABORATION
We firmly believe that when you feel supported, included, and trusted, it enables you to enjoy your work and thrive in it. You will be a part of a team of colleagues with diverse roles and backgrounds, each with their unique skills and experiences.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a Retail Buying Intern at Acne Studios, you will support the Buying team (cross-category) in driving commercial performance across regions. You will contribute to sales analysis, collection feedback, product performance monitoring, and buying session preparation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams (Visual Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, Retail) to ensure our collections resonate in-store and with our customers.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES:
Performance & Product Analysis
Update performance reports and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
Monitor daily/weekly sales and stock performance across all regions.
Analyze sell-through rates, bestsellers, slow movers, and propose actions (transfers, replenishments, markdowns).
Buying Sessions Support
Assist in the preparation and follow-up of seasonal buying sessions.
Prepare final buying report for regional teams and key HQ stakeholders.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Liaise daily with regional teams for product feedback and operational updates.
Coordinate with central teams: Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, and Visual Merchandising.
→ This internship offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Buying & Retail Merchandising function at Acne Studios, and to strengthen your analytical skills within a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
WHO YOU ARE
You have high aspirations and focus on details that create substantial impact. You enjoy working as a team and you embrace feedback to develop yourself and others. You are curious and thrive in a dynamic environment. Cooperation, respect, and clear communication are important, along with your ambition to learn and grow. If these qualities speak to you, we would love to have you on our team.
Specific personal qualities for this role:
Business school, fashion school, or engineering school student (Bac +4/5)
Strong analytical skills, data-driven mindset
Proficient in Excel
Fluent in English (written & spoken); French is a plus
First experience in merchandising, buying, or retail is appreciated
Passionate about fashion and luxury, strong product sensitivity
Acne Studios is a progressive luxury house and through collaboration and curiosity, we set high aspirations and strive for excellence. We value everyone’s contribution and embrace feedback to develop ourselves and others. We aim to minimize our environmental impact across all our operations and to address societal challenges in the way we conduct our business.
