(Junior) Buying Controller (m/f/d)

Company Description

ABOUT YOU is one of the fastest growing eCommerce companies in Europe with its headquarter in Hamburg. As a fashion and technology corporation, along with our strong team, our ambition is to make online shopping experiences more inspiring and more personal.

Job Description

As the buying team, we take care of the purchasing of all products and the regular expansion of the ABOUT YOU brand portfolio. We are always on the lookout for exciting, new and timeless fashion and lifestyle trends from all over the world. To this end, we define seasonal product range strategies and draw up seasonal and financial plans. We manage all purchasing budgets ourselves and also analyze and evaluate KPIs. A good relationship with our suppliers is important to us, which is why we take care to maintain good relationships and contact with our partners. If you are interested in these tasks, please apply to join our team.

As our new (Junior) Buying Controller (m/f/d), you will work alongside your buying counterpart(s) and finance teams to drive profitability of the assortment and establish processes that ensure transparency and compliance with regulations 

Responsibilities: 

• Condition Monitoring: Forecast and track negotiation development, contribution margin impact, accounting results as well inform planning process
• Steer Buying Accuracy: Measure order placement against targets (timing, budget, option count)
• Process Optimization: Continuously analyze existing buying processes, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements for enhanced efficiency.
• Data Analysis & Reporting Tools: Utilize relevant software and analytical tools to monitor KPIs, generate reports, and extract actionable insights.
• Be the guardian of our buying conditions: You will own and manage our buying conditions, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and optimal outcomes for ABOUT YOU
• Keep a watchful eye on our finances: You will be responsible for overseeing key accounting aspects within the buying department, providing insightful analyses, and contributing to sound financial decisions
• Bring structure and efficiency to our processes: You will play a key role in structuring and optimizing tasks within the buying department, fostering efficiency, and supporting our buyers in their daily activities
• Collaborate and communicate: You will work closely with various stakeholders, including buyers, suppliers, and finance teams, ensuring seamless communication and strong working relationships

Requirements: 

• You possess a strong analytical mindset with a meticulous attention to detail
• You have a proven track record in controlling, accounting, or a similar field
• Your organizational skills are exceptional, and you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with diverse teams
• A passion for the fashion industry and a strong understanding of buying processes are a plus

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model & flexible working hours
• Modern & dog-friendly office in the city centre with a variety of food options for lunch breaks
• Fresh fruit, vegetables & drinks in the office
• Exclusive employee discounts for our online shop
• Subsidised EGYM Wellpass membership & discounted gym memberships
• Growth and development opportunities through our AY Academy (including language courses, health & wellbeing, Meet the Teams)
• Mobility allowance and monthly allowance for Swapfiets
• Company pension scheme

YOU ARE THE CORE OF ABOUT YOU.
We take responsibility for creating an inclusive and exceptional environment where all genders, nationalities and ethnicities feel welcomed and accepted exactly as they are. We believe that a diverse workforce essentially contributes to the ABOUT YOU culture. In order to maintain talent and diversity, we emphasize the care for physical health, mental health and overall well-being. Our values and work ethics essentially contribute to our brand mission: empower acceptance and shape an inclusive, fair and circular fashion culture.

Due to our strong growth, you can take on responsibility and help shape the company. Our team consists of experts from various fields: Fashion, Marketing, Business or Tech - we are united by our passion for what we do. We motivate and support each other, share our know-how and are open to other opinions and new ideas.

We look forward to receiving your application - preferably online via our application portal. This way we can guarantee a faster process and it is also very easy for you to upload your application documents! :-)

Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Purchasing
• Experience level: Entry Level
• Industry: Internet