THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As a Junior Buyer in the Men’s Designer category, you’re part of a high-performing and dynamic team, creating new and innovative ways to connect people and fashion. The Junior Buyer will be responsible for development and management of seasonal collections, including planning, in-season management and purchasing for their portfolio of brands.
A culture of fashion, analytics, and industry innovation. Learn more about Zalando Category Management in our landing page HERE
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
Managing and buying a large brand portfolio of men’s ready-to-wear designer brands and creating an exciting product assortment for our customers ( with a European view of the latest trends.
Finding the right assortment balance between being commercial and fashionable while creating exciting exclusive capsules
Checking trends, sourcing new brands, negotiating the best terms for Zalando whilst you manage daily relationships with the existing suppliers.
Know your KPIs and partner with the merchandising team for planning the budget and OTB to monitor and review the performance of your unit, making recommendations based on valid numbers.
Exchanging and building successful relationships with other departments like Logistics, Content and Photo production, Onsite Management and Marketing, Partner Program. You will work cross functionally to drive sales and maximize profit.
Foster an inclusive & diverse team environment.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
Mandatory 2-4 years of experience in multi-brand buying, ideally in a Designer/Advanced Contemporary/Luxury brands environment
Menswear expert with high interest in men’s fashion
Excellent presentation and analytical skills with knowledge in MS Office (especially Excel and Powerpoint). You find numbers just as exciting as latest trends and have a strong, analytical understanding.
Negotiation is in your blood and you are always a compelling figure when communicating with suppliers and other stakeholders. An ability to showcase your knowledge of trends alongside facts is crucial.
Independent, quick thinking with a proactive attitude and an ability to deal with change. Zalando is a fast-paced environment and growing the designer category as well as the men’s premium textiles business is a key focus internally.
ZALANDO BENEFITS
Career Development
We offer peer-to-peer performance reviews twice a year
Learn and develop through our extensive Zalando training platform
Join regular all-hands, team meetings, Q&A-sessions, and quarterly anonymous employee surveys to ask your questions and provide your feedback
Support from an international team of experts; mentoring and professional development opportunities
Wellbeing
2 days paid leave per year for volunteering
Minimum of 27 holiday days per calendar year
Online sports courses, wellbeing, and nutrition advice offered by Humanoo personal wellbeing coach app
Mental wellbeing support by our Employee Assistance Program and professional consultants to help you find health resources
Flexibility
Flexible working hours
Relocation assistance for internationals
Home office equipment available for hybrid working, to support you working from home
Hybrid working model with 60% remote per week
Opportunity to work from abroad for 30 (working) days per calendar year
Financial
Access to the employee shares programme
40% shopping discount on products shipped and sold by Zalando, and 30% discount on Zalando Lounge
Discounts from a wide range of external partners
Family
Employee parents’ forums and employee resource group
Supported transition into and out of parental leave, with a buddy and re-onboarding plan
3 fully-paid child sick days per year
Free counselling, assistance, and referral service for all matters concerning yourself and your family via the Fürstenberg Institute
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
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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.
