Junior Buyer

WE ARE DENIM HEADS.We love denim. Live and breathe it. It’s in our DNA.At G-STAR, we see no limit to what denim can do. We believe it can be force of progress and innovation for both people and planet. How? By hiring the most creative, curious and caring minds. People who think beyond fashion. Bringing big ideas to big challenges. Driven by possibility. Those who work hard, make mistakes, but always continue to grow. Denim is in our DNA, our people are our stitching.Join the denim heads making raw denim!We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, identity, or experience.HERE’S WHAT WE’LL DO TOGETHER:As a Junior Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting the buying team to develop and deliver commercially successful product ranges that meet customer expectations and align with business objectives. You’ll contribute to the decision-making process by gathering competitor intelligence, analyzing customer feedback, and interpreting sales data to identify opportunities and refine selections.Managing the critical path will be essential – ensuring timely placement of sales orders, tracking deliveries, and overseeing sample management. Your strong communication, organizational skills, and proactive problem-solving will be vital in driving the success of the product range and supporting the wider buying function.YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:Compile and analyze weekly sales reports, highlighting top-performing products and presenting insights to the team;Monitor inventory levels and sales trends to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize overstock;Manage seasonal sample collections, coordinating logistics and maintaining accurate records;Oversee the preparation and placement of sales orders, tracking shipments to ensure timely delivery;Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and commercial opportunities;Develop product knowledge and training materials for seasonal collections to enhance store team performance and customer engagement;Lead product selection and range planning for the Accessories collection across both e-commerce and retail channels.WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion, Retail Management, or related field;1-2 years of experience in buying or product merchandising (internships included);Strong analytical and numerical skills;Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint;Passion for retail, trends, and customer behavior;Exceptional organizational skills;Fully comfortable working in English.WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:Located in Amsterdam, our G-STAR HQ offers the chance to work in a diverse environment, with a team of about 300 employees who represent more than 35 nationalities. We all work and collaborate together to be on top of the game and become the number one denim brand!Beyond a competitive salary, working at G-STAR brings many other perks and exciting opportunities:A work environment that offers room for fun, inspiration and innovation,A clothing budget to showcase your personal style while representing G-STAR,A healthy lunch at our canteen,Free access to learning and development platforms Udemy and Goodhabitz,Flexibility to work from home 1 day a week,A discount on a new bicycle and gym membership.WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT:We will thoroughly review your CV.We have a large expat community at G-STAR, so please apply in English.When we hopefully find what we are looking for, we will call you for a chat and if it’s a good fit, we’ll plan our first interview.Because we’re very curious how you’d survive a mission impossible, we ask you to prepare a real-life business case in a follow-up interview.Having an agile mindset is very important at G-STAR, therefore we ask you to participate in an (online) Learning Agility Assessment.When we’re ready to commit to each other, we’ll finalize the terms we’ve discussed and we’ll explain to you how to order your first pair of jeans from the G-STAR employee store. Good luck!Apply now Share this job