We are seeking a highly skilled Petcare Specialist / Junior Manager Layouting & Assortment to join our team at REWE. As a key member of our Assortment & Space team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing customer-centric concepts and strategies for pet care products.

• Collaborate with Category Management to define and implement pet care product assortment strategies based on internal and external key performance indicators.
• Analyze complex data and present actionable recommendations to stakeholders, including operational users and top management.
• Oversee end-to-end process optimization and content challenges for large-scale pet care product assortment projects, involving multiple stakeholders such as Category Management, Sales, Analytics, Logistics, and internal optimization of product placement.
• Implement software-driven, partially automated placement plans based on key performance indicators and product-specific guidelines.
• Manage and execute model placements in our office laboratory.
• Independently conduct ad-hoc inquiries and participate in special projects.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with Category Management, regional representatives, and other stakeholders through open and proactive communication.

• Completed degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• First-hand experience in the retail industry, preferably in category management.
• Confident communication skills and a strong sense of teamwork.
• High analytical skills and affinity for a concept-based and data-driven work approach.
• Experience with Spacemanagement software is an asset, but not required.
• ECR-DACH CM certification is an asset, but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong team player with a passion for achieving common goals.
• Interest in pet food and daily essentials.
• Excellent German and good English language skills.

• A competitive salary, vacation and Christmas pay, and 30 days of annual leave.
• Voluntary pension scheme, contributions to our in-house canteen, and discounts on JobRad leasing.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.
• A structured onboarding process and a well-established team that values personal engagement and mutual support.
• A diverse and challenging role.
• Personal development opportunities through our internal seminar program and online training courses.
• Employee discount – 5% discount on REWE and PENNY purchases, as well as discounts at toom Baumarkt and DERTOUR Group.
• Reduced commuting costs – with the discounted Deutschlandticket for just €34.30 per month.
• Family-friendly HR policies, including part-time models, on-site childcare, and support in finding childcare and care services.
• Internal health promotion through sports and health courses.
• Access to company-wide networks, such as our LGBTIQ network 'di.to. – different together' and the women's network 'f.ernetzt' for career and personal development.