Assistant Merchandise Planner (all genders)
Description
Zalando, Europe's leading online fashion platform, is hiring an Assistant Merchandise Planner to provide analytical insights that improve the assortment and support the unit's financial success. You take actions that directly affect financial performance through stock and price management, staying aware of external market trends. Day to day you produce reports and analysis for weekly trade meetings, own pricing topics, steer assortment across the product lifecycle, manage stock intake and replenishment, and flag risks to your team. You communicate key messages to Buying, Operations and external brand partners and improve processes, using stock, pricing and reporting tools alongside Excel and Google Suite. It is an entry-level role based in Berlin.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of experience in merchandise planning or a commercially facing analytical role, ideally in retail or etail
- Understanding of KPIs and the actions that can be taken to impact the business
- Motivated, structured and able to prioritise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent English skills, clear communication with internal and external stakeholders and solid negotiation skills
- Enjoys working with numbers, thinks strategically, and is an expert in Excel with experience in Google Suite
Languages
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
27 days of holiday a year to start (increasing by 1 day per calendar year up to 30 days)
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando and external partner discounts
Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
Company pension scheme
Employee shares programme
Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub, and mental health support and coaching
2 paid volunteering days a year
Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)
📍 Life in Berlin
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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
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Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
🎉
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
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Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
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Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
Part of Collections
Europe's leading online multi-brand fashion and lifestyle platform, serving 61+ million active customers across 29 European markets with 7,000+ brands. Generating €15.3 billion in GMV and €10.6 billion in revenue annually (FY 2024), the DAX-listed company operates a consumer marketplace for apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty, alongside Lounge by Zalando (off-price), and a growing B2B ecosystem comprising ZEOS (logistics-as-a-service), Tradebyte, and SCAYLE. Following its transformative €1.1 billion acquisition of ABOUT YOU in 2025, Zalando employs ~16,100 people from 140+ nationalities.
Relocation support provided
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