Join the Lacoste team and immerse yourself in the strategic heart of an iconic brand!
About the roleYour mission: As a Global Business Strategy Analyst Intern, you will be at the core of Lacoste’s strategic decision-making process. Your role will focus on analyzing sales performance, inventory management, profitability, and market trends to provide actionable insights that drive the company’s global strategy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and support the brand’s long-term growth objectives.
Your main responsibilities include:
1. Sales Performance Analysis:
o Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data (sell-in and sell-out) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks on product categories.
o Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, margin, and sell-through rates.
o Provide actionable recommendations to improve sales performance and optimize product mix.
2. Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization:
o Analyze stock levels, turnover & sell-through to identify overstocking or understocking issues.
o Collaborate with supply chain and merchandising teams to align inventory strategies.
3. Profitability & Margin Analysis:
o Monitor and analyze gross margins by product category, region, and distribution channel.
o Help evaluate the impact of strategic decisions.
4. Strategic Business Insights:
o Collaborate with senior management to build reports, dashboard & presentations for the Executive Committee (COMEX).
o Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, on profitability, new product launches, new market entry, distribution efficiency, or digital transformation.
ProfileProfile:
• Education: Pursuing a Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) in business school, university, or engineering school with a specialization in strategy, finance, analytics, or management.
• Skills:
o Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
o Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
o Knowledge of financial modeling and business strategy frameworks is a plus.
• Qualities:
o Curiosity, rigor, and a results-oriented mindset.
o Strong communication and presentation skills.
o Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment.
o A first experience in Business analysis, strategy consulting or finance, would be a plus.
Why join us?
• A unique opportunity to contribute to the global strategy of a renowned brand.
• High-impact projects that will enhance your strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals to help you grow and develop your career.
Equal opportunities At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality. Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents. We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.