Category Operations Assistant

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

Job Description
Team:  Buying & Merchandising
Job Location:  Berlin, Germany, Munich, Germany, Remote, Germany
Position Type:  Permanent, Full-time
Work Flexibility:  Hybrid

As a Buying Operations Specialist, you play a key role in ensuring smooth order and delivery processes between our Buying team and suppliers. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the Buying team in order creation, confirmation, and follow-up on planned deliveries
  • Checking suppliers’ order data for completeness, consistency, and quality, and initiating corrective actions where needed
  • Recording and maintaining order data and confirmations in our inventory management system in close alignment with buyers
  • Monitoring incoming deliveries for timing and accuracy, and managing resolution of discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders
  • Acting as an operational interface between Buying, Logistics, and Master Data to ensure timely product availability and data accuracy


Qualifications:

  • Successfully completed commercial training (e.g., Groß- und Außenhandel, Industriekaufmann/-frau) or a degree in Business, Fashion Management, or a related field
  • Professional experience in the fashion/textile/ or e-commerce industry, ideally in an operational or supply chain context
  • High attention to detail and structured working style
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Confident use of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)
  • Experience with SAP (MM module) and Jira is a plus
  • Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken 

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At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.

 

At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.