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Retail Manager - Category Owner(m/w/x)
Managing inventory lifecycle and category strategy for fashion outlet with daily sales. 3+ years merchandising or e-commerce experience required. 57 days holiday annually, hybrid work.
Requirements
- 3+ years relevant experience in merchandising, retail, e-commerce, or category management
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field
- High analytical skills and logical problem-solving
- Comfort interpreting complex datasets for commercial decisions
- Solid understanding of stock management principles
- Solid understanding of online fashion trading
- Excellent Google Suite knowledge (Sheets/Excel)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Google Analytics)
- Results-oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Proven track record driving category-led projects
- Fluent in English
- Ability to communicate strategic category insights clearly
- Encouraged to apply even if not meeting every requirement
Tasks
- Drive financial performance and commercial health
- Manage inventory lifecycle for assigned categories
- Ensure right brands at right time for maximum sell-through
- Track trends, seasonal shifts, and competitor movements
- Shape winning category strategy
- Monitor and optimize stock health, aging, and turnover
- Define ideal stock mix and effective inventory allocation
- Analyze category conversion and portfolio performance
- Turn data into actionable replenishment and promotional strategies
- Execute category-specific retail calendar
- Support high-impact brand launches and commercial moments
- Liaise with Buying, Merchandising, and Market teams
- Align category goals with business targets
- Improve stock flow efficiency and inventory accuracy
- Set standards for category operations
Work Experience
- 3 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Google Sheets
- Google Excel
- Tableau
- Google Analytics
Benefits
Generous Parental Leave
- 18-month parental cover
More Vacation Days
- 27 days of holiday a year
- 30 days of holiday a year
Purpose-Driven Work
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
Flexible Working
- Hybrid working model
- Up to 60% remote per week
Workation & Sabbatical
- Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Competitive Pay
- Employee shares program
Corporate Discounts
- 40% off fashion and beauty products
- 30% off Lounge by Zalando
- Discounts from external partners
Other Benefits
- Relocation assistance
Family Support
- Family services
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health and wellbeing options
Mental Health Support
- Mental health support and coaching
Learning & Development
- Training platform
Mentorship & Coaching
- Biannual peer-to-peer review
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Retail Manager - Category Owner(m/w/x)
Managing inventory lifecycle and category strategy for fashion outlet with daily sales. 3+ years merchandising or e-commerce experience required. 57 days holiday annually, hybrid work.
Requirements
- 3+ years relevant experience in merchandising, retail, e-commerce, or category management
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field
- High analytical skills and logical problem-solving
- Comfort interpreting complex datasets for commercial decisions
- Solid understanding of stock management principles
- Solid understanding of online fashion trading
- Excellent Google Suite knowledge (Sheets/Excel)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Google Analytics)
- Results-oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Proven track record driving category-led projects
- Fluent in English
- Ability to communicate strategic category insights clearly
- Encouraged to apply even if not meeting every requirement
Tasks
- Drive financial performance and commercial health
- Manage inventory lifecycle for assigned categories
- Ensure right brands at right time for maximum sell-through
- Track trends, seasonal shifts, and competitor movements
- Shape winning category strategy
- Monitor and optimize stock health, aging, and turnover
- Define ideal stock mix and effective inventory allocation
- Analyze category conversion and portfolio performance
- Turn data into actionable replenishment and promotional strategies
- Execute category-specific retail calendar
- Support high-impact brand launches and commercial moments
- Liaise with Buying, Merchandising, and Market teams
- Align category goals with business targets
- Improve stock flow efficiency and inventory accuracy
- Set standards for category operations
Work Experience
- 3 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Google Sheets
- Google Excel
- Tableau
- Google Analytics
Benefits
Generous Parental Leave
- 18-month parental cover
More Vacation Days
- 27 days of holiday a year
- 30 days of holiday a year
Purpose-Driven Work
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
Flexible Working
- Hybrid working model
- Up to 60% remote per week
Workation & Sabbatical
- Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Competitive Pay
- Employee shares program
Corporate Discounts
- 40% off fashion and beauty products
- 30% off Lounge by Zalando
- Discounts from external partners
Other Benefits
- Relocation assistance
Family Support
- Family services
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health and wellbeing options
Mental Health Support
- Mental health support and coaching
Learning & Development
- Training platform
Mentorship & Coaching
- Biannual peer-to-peer review
About the Company
Lounge by Zalando
Industry
Retail
Description
Lounge by Zalando is an online outlet for fashion and lifestyle products in 20+ European countries, offering members daily sale campaigns with discounts up to 75% off.
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