Strategic Assortment Manager in München bei zooplus SE

More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year.

We are looking for an exceptional Strategic Assortment Manager who will help pet parents cover their pets' needs and get access to the best product portfolio. You will drive assortment performance in all of zooplus' shops across Europe. Being a part of the unique Strategic Assortment Management team that provides a central function bridging the worlds of Purchasing, Logistics, and Shops, you will have a direct impact on the business, thus, setting zooplus apart from its competitors.
Are you ready to take on this challenge?

As a Strategic Assortment Manager, you will:

• Analyze zooplus' assortment in all required dimensions (customers, product groups, manufacturers, brands, shops/countries, brand/private label, etc.)
• Consider external data (e.g. trends) and perform market and competitor analyses, draw conclusions for zooplus' assortment
• Discuss and agree on assortment, supplier, and brand strategies
• Prepare and facilitate decision-making and target-setting processes (e.g. SKU budgets)
• Perform related planning processes (e.g. OLP) and break down targets
• Define operational assortment framework (e.g. minimum sales/margin), operate and decide autonomously within the agreed framework
• Develop and discuss specific assortment improvement initiatives
• Be the focal point for assortment-related projects and initiatives, support Vendor and Private Label managers for assortment topics

• Graduate degree in a business-related discipline
• Significant and relevant work experience (3+ years) in the FMCG industry or retail business, ideally with links to e-commerce
• Backgrounds from vendor management, business analysis within retail, merchandising, and/or experience in procurement or as a strategic buyer are welcome
• Fluency English and German
• Strong communication skills (speaking, writing, presenting) with a track record of gaining agreement from diverse sets of stakeholders
• Experience in an international working environment combined with excellent intercultural communication skills
• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and develop solutions with a customer-centric mindset
• Ability to unlock complex issues and to work in a cross-functional environment
• Strength to understand customer needs and market requirements to enhance the customer experience
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills, SQL knowledge is a plus

With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 10 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with colleagues in different locations remotely or face-to-face at the office.

Our benefits:
20% discount in our zooplus shop
Internal and external training
Team events
✈️ 28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
️ Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)
Company mobile phone for work and personal use

Want to know more? Learn more about who we are and what we do and visit our LinkedIn company profile.

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.