Merchandising Specialist (m/f/d) - #2167331

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as a Merchandising Specialist (m/f/d)!

As a Merchandising Specialist, you will play a key role in creating profitable product assortments that align with our financial goals and overall brand strategy. Collaborating closely with our (Senior) Merchandisers, you will support the planning and development of specific product categories and gender assortments, ensuring they meet or exceed the seasonal financial targets.

This role requires attendance at our Düsseldorf office three times a week.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist the (Senior) Merchandiser in daily operations, take ownership of assortment width (style/option/size) to achieve turnover targets across various store levels and online/marketplace channels
• Prepare the analysis for best-seller management, including Big Bet product initiatives that will deliver long-term growth foundations
• Support in building the optimum range by store profile, considering location, square meter, geography, market specifics, demographics, and spending power, in alignment with consumer needs and to deliver the planned turnover per square meter
• Ensure profitability by optimizing gross and net margins through pricing, markdown management, and collaboration with stakeholders
• Monitor consumer pricing across regions, providing recommendations for an effective pricing mix
• Support the Merchandising Coordinator during peak periods with PLM and meeting preparations
• Analyze product lifecycles, market trends, and competition to develop strategic, consumer-driven assortments
  
  

What You Bring

• 1–2 years of retail buying experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify growth opportunities
• Solid understanding of business principles, garment construction, costing, and fabrics
• Effective collaboration and communication with stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, solution-driven, and passionate about fashion, always striving to deliver the best product for the consumer
• Good command of spoken & written English
  
  

What We Offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture
  
  

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.

We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.