Category Associate (JD STAR Graduate Program) at JD.com Inc

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor-level education or equivalent intellectual capacity
Relevant experience in retail, merchandising, or buyer role
Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and online shopping trends (a plus)
Basic analytical skills to interpret data and trends
Basic skills in Excel
Proficient in English
Relevant industry internship experience

Responsibilities

Support Order-to-Cash Cycle: Assist in executing contract management, product setup, promotion execution, payments, and funding processes
Purchase Order Execution: Help release and manage purchase orders to ensure optimal inventory levels and minimize stockouts or overstock situations
Inbound Coordination Support: Work with suppliers and logistics teams to track and ensure timely delivery of products to the warehouse
Inventory Monitoring: Track inventory data, analyze trends, and support the implementation of strategies to improve stock turnover and reduce excess inventory
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Support: Assist in aligning inventory levels with sales forecasts and business goals by providing accurate data and insights
Warehouse & Logistics Collaboration: Partner with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure smooth inventory flow and help resolve operational bottlenecks
System Utilization: Learn and use inventory management systems to support inventory control and operational efficiency
Problem-Solving: Collaborate with Category Managers and the Operations Manager to resolve inventory-related issues quickly and effectively
Process Improvement Support: Identify opportunities to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency in a resource-constrained environment
Data & Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate reports on inventory levels, sales trends, and operational performance to support decision-making

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract ManagementProduct SetupPromotion ExecutionPurchase OrdersInventory ManagementSales & Operations PlanningS&OPWarehouse OperationsLogistics CoordinationData AnalysisReportingProblem-SolvingProcess Improvement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the JD STAR Graduate Program?

The JD STAR Program, launched by JD.com in 2015, is an annual recruitment initiative targeting fresh graduates from top universities worldwide, aimed at nurturing talent through roles supporting the company's fast-growing business, extensive training, and coaching for sustained career growth.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor-level education or equivalent intellectual capacity is required, along with relevant experience in retail, merchandising, or buyer roles, and relevant industry internship experience.

What skills are needed for the Category Associate position?

Candidates need basic analytical skills to interpret data and trends, basic skills in Excel, and proficiency in English; familiarity with e-commerce platforms and online shopping trends is a plus.

Is the salary specified for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work arrangement or location for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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