THE ROLE & 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 organisation. 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 the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion

Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups

WHY YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED

You will be working in the team looking after Luxury Designer Brands across all Categories
You will be 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/cancelling 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
Menswear is your passion and area of preference
You have a 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. Organising your workload efficiently, ensuring tasks are ready on time, are accurate and prioritised accordingly
Knowledge in MS Office, Google Tools and combining the passion for numbers with fashion. Moreover, you have a strong understanding for trends and products, especially at European-market level

If you are looking for an entry level position to learn more about Buying & Merchandising in e-commerce please check our Category Operations Specialist position!

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 to start
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

ABOUT ZALANDO

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the starting point for fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 23 markets.

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 46 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.

Our values: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-founding-mindset

do.More - our sustainability strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/sustainability

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.

Assistant Buyer - Menswear Designer (all genders)