Internship Category Management (all genders)
On-siteBerlin, State of Berlin, Germany
Job Summary
Manage daily buying operations by collaborating with Buyers and Merchandise Planners to maintain orders, ensure quality objectives, and secure delivery dates with external suppliers. Own key administrative systems to manage accurate product master data and create functional Excel spreadsheets for tracking. Act as the primary contact for international suppliers, handling order follow-ups and operational queries independently. Contribute to cross-functional strategic projects by delivering analytical insights to improve category portfolio performance. This 6-month, full-time paid internship (40 hours/week) offers hands-on learning within Zalando's leading European fashion and lifestyle platform, connecting over 60 million customers across 28 markets.
Required Qualifications
- Academic Background in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion/Design, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills
- Good command of MS Office (especially Excel)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Confidence building open, professional relationships with international stakeholders and suppliers
- Genuine enthusiasm for the fashion industry
- Continuous interest in consumer trends and category management
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in a working student role
- Prior internship environment
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