Buyer Young Fashion Footwear

vor 3 Wochen

Berlin, Deutschland Zalando Vollzeit

Location

Berlin

Contract

Full time

Job Category

Buying & Merchandising

**THE ROLE & THE TEAM**:
Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 25 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 50+ million active customers through diverse skill sets, interests, and languages our teams choose to use.

As a Buyer in our Young Fashion Directional department, you’re part of a high-performing and driven team, creating new and innovative ways to connect people and fashion. You are responsible for a diverse set of brands like Aldo, Buffalo, and Von Dutch. You are passionate about the fashion industry from all different angles. You will plan, buy, and develop your brand portfolio, taking ownership and accountability of performance KPIs and communicating Zalando's strategy to your brand partners. You report directly to the Senior Buyer and work closely alongside your team consisting of two Junior Buyers and an Assistant Buyer.

**WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED**
- Identification of the best product selection for some of the unit’s brands to increase performance indicators, whilst being passionate about fashion and a market expert with a European view of the latest trends
- Finding the right assortment balance between being commercial and fashionable at the same time
- Checking trends, sourcing new brands, and negotiating the best terms for Zalando whilst you manage daily relationships with the existing suppliers
- Know your KPIs and partner with the merchandise team for planning sales and budget and the 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 Operations, Content and Photo production, Onsite Management, and Marketing. You will work cross-functionally to drive sales and maximize profit

**INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN**:
**WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)**:

- You'll be accountable for autonomously steering the defined business area, delivering impact in the current and future seasons
- You'll be responsible for defining, implementing and executing the brand's buying strategy, whilst taking into account our customer, the platform strategy and targets, and consulting the unit owner
- You'll have functional leadership responsibility for the buying team in your unit.

**WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVE**:

- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business or a comparable field.
- Minimum 5 years of buying experience in a Head Office environment or within an e-commerce retailer.
- Designer multi-brand experience preferred, significant experience leading relationships with strategic accounts
- Knowledge & passion for the luxury market and emerging brands on a global level
- Excellent analytical skills, knowledge in MS Office/Google and combining the passion for numbers with fashion and trends.
- Excellent strategic mindset with the ability to connect plans to timely and in full delivery
- Proven track record of new business acquisitions and incentives that deliver results
- Negotiation is in your blood and you are a strong communicator with suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Quick thinking and proactive attitude, which also means you keep on top of things in a fast paced environment. Team-focused attitude whilst ensuring strong independent working practices.

**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
- Family services, including counseling and support
- Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
- Mental health support and coaching are available

**Recruiter**
Sinduja Reddy

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