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LOLounge by Zalando

Retail Manager - Category Owner(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

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

  • EnglishFluent

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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