Category Assistant at JD.com Inc

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor-level or Master-level student, currently enrolled as a full-time university student at the time of applying, or in France on Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS)
No more than 2 years of work experience
Relevant experience in retail, merchandising, or buying (through an internship or otherwise) is a plus
Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and online shopping trends is a plus
Basic analytical skills to interpret data and trends
Basic skills in Excel
Proficient in English
Quick Learning Ability: The ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and adapt to the dynamic cross-border e-commerce industry
Achievement Drive: A strong sense of goal orientation and initiative to drive business growth
Data Analysis Proficiency: The ability to interpret market and consumer behavior data to optimise procurement and marketing strategies
Cross-Cultural Communication: Familiarity with different regional markets and the ability to communicate effectively with international suppliers or customers

Responsibilities

Support the category leader, manager and category buyers in day-to-day merchandising activities such as assortment planning, product selection, and inventory management
Assist in vendor communication, negotiation, and relationship management to ensure timely delivery of products and adherence to quality standards
Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and consumer trend analysis to identify emerging opportunities and threats in assigned product categories
Maintain accurate product data, pricing information, and inventory records in the merchandising system to facilitate effective decision-making and reporting
Help identify and correct errors in product descriptions, visuals or data
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute promotional campaigns, product launches
Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and analysis for category reviews, business meetings, and executive updates

Skills

Assortment Planning

Product Selection

Inventory Management

Vendor Negotiation

Market Research

Competitor Analysis

Consumer Trend Analysis

Product Data Management

Pricing Management

Cross-functional Coordination

Promotional Campaigns

Product Launches

JD.com Inc

China's largest online retailer and technology services

About JD.com Inc

JD.com is China's largest online retailer, offering a wide range of products from fresh food to electronics, with a nationwide fulfillment network enabling same- and next-day delivery. The company is transitioning to a technology and service enterprise, leveraging cutting-edge technology and infrastructure to serve nearly 600 million customers and promote innovation across various industries.

Chaoyang, Beijing, ChinaHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$7,918.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Robotics & Automation, Venture Capital, Industrial & Manufacturing, VR & AR, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees