THE ROLE AND THE TEAM
Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands, and partners across 20 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising, and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 45+ million active customers through diverse skill set, interests, and languages our teams choose to use
Our Category Management Team is passionate about fashion and lifestyle. We want customers to find the perfect fashion and lifestyle products for them, from shoes and clothing and accessories. Category Management’s task is to put together an on-trend and profitable selection of products. We love discovering new brands and products for the Zalando shops, but finding the right trends is only one aspect, as we also need to keep track of our KPIs and processes. Constant exchange with other departments like logistics, content and photo production, the onsite team, and marketing ensures that we act in line with the whole organization. In the end, we are all working towards the same goal: to create an excellent experience for our customers at Zalando.
As an Assistant Buyer at Zalando you will be accountable for taking actions that ensure the unit reaches its seasonal financial targets, depending on your area of responsibility within the platform. These actions are varied; from overseeing the order process end-to-end, as well as providing analytical support to our partners and the wider team to provide the best customer proposition. You'll impact future seasons by providing analytical insights and recommendations to grow the business for both your team and our brand partners, as well as devising your own strategies. You will coordinate and manage some operational and strategic issues and projects, with the guidance and support of other team members/your lead.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Ensuring that all necessary operational processes are completed at high quality, with proficiency in using our Buying tools and software necessary for order raising.
Next to your operational work, you will start to learn to plan, buy and develop your own assortment area, taking ownership and accountability of performance KPIs and communicating the Zalando strategy to a small set of brand partners.
You support the team with marketing and trend topics, therefore contributing to the creative and commercial strategy of the business unit.
Preparation of product-based analysis for trading decisions and proposals for the assortment selection as well as line plans of your unit. Furthermore, gradually joining strategic and trading meetings independently for a selection of brands
Support your team in operational and functional matters, by creating, maintaining, & sending/canceling orders and making sure all necessary steps are followed through
First contact person for our complex base of multiple suppliers, next to our buyers, supporting in the setup and maintenance of condition contracts with them
Work closely with our planning team in order to ensure that our products are available for purchase
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF...
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Management, or an education in a similar area
You have basic knowledge and first experience (+- 1 year) in Buying or Merchandising on an assistant level and passion and interest for world of e-commerce
Thriving in fast-paced environments, embracing collaboration, and acting proactively. Organizing your workload efficiently, ensuring tasks are ready on time, are accurate, and prioritized accordingly
Knowledge in MS Office, Google Tools, and combining the passion for numbers with fashion. Moreover, you have a strong understanding of trends and products, especially at European-market level
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year (for Zalando SE)
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
