Assistant Buyer - Premium Fashion (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

What We'd Love You To Do (and Love Doing)

• You'll 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.
• Carry out research and see through the end to end process of products being raised to going online.
• 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 suppliers, next to our buyers, supporting in the set up and allowing smooth workflow

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF...

• Looking for someone with +2 years work experience in buying or merchandising or similar operational function.
• Knowledge & passion for the streetwear fashion market and emerging brands on a global level
• You can coordinate and manage some operational and strategic issues and projects, with the guidance and support of other team members/your lead
• You have the ability to support building an assortment from a portfolio of brands according to customer needs, with up-to-date market knowledge and the use of relevant platform services
• You have basic negotiation skills and take the opportunity to develop these by observing and learning from your lead
• You are able to build relationships with brand partners, and observe and learn from seniors in how to successfully communicate strategy to brand partners

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
• Vacation days
• 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

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