Assistant Buyer - Menswear Designer all genders
Assistant Buyer - Menswear Designer all genders
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THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Zalando is Europes leading online platform for fashion connecting customers brands and partners across 20 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion logistics advertising and research bringing headtotoe 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 Managements task is to put together an ontrend 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 endtoend as well as providing analytical support to our partners and the wider team to provide the best customer proposition. Youll 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 youre 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.
our diversity & inclusion strategy: employee resource groups: 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 productbased 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 Bachelors or masters 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 ecommerce Thriving in fastpaced 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 Europeanmarket level If you are looking for an entry level position to learn more about Buying & Merchandising in ecommerce please check our Category Operations Specialist position! Zalando provides a range of benefits heres 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: ZALANDO Its the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey from being a pioneer in the world of ecommerce 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 headtotoe fashion to more than 46 million active customers through a team of diverse skillsets cultural backgrounds and interests. Our values: our sustainability strategy: us on Instagram: instagram/insidezalando 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.WED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
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