Breuninger International Merchandising Expert

About Breuninger

Founded in Stuttgart in 1881 by Eduard Breuninger, Breuninger is a leading European department store and omnichannel retailer specialising in premium and luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Its identity combines a long-standing commitment to personal service with a curated selection of international designers and contemporary brands. As an employer, Breuninger offers a broad professional landscape spanning retail sales, buying, visual merchandising, logistics, technology and corporate functions. Its blend of physical stores and digital commerce creates opportunities for professionals who value customer experience, commercial insight and collaboration, while contributing to the continued evolution of a distinctive name in European retail.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize international purchasing processes across markets, purchasing teams, and interfaces.
• Independently identify, analyze, and prioritize local market needs and trends.
• Translate market requirements into structured, decision-ready insights for internal teams.
• Represent the purchasing perspective in international meetings with Country Managers and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on market developments using defined KPIs and data.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or international trade in the fashion industry.
• Experience in project management and process optimization, ideally during a build-up phase.
• Deep understanding of retail and e-commerce structures.
• Ability to identify trends and derive decision-relevant insights from them.
• Affinity for international contexts.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with competent use of KPIs and data-driven reporting.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent German and English, required for international meetings.
• An advanced AI mindset, including routine use of AI tools in daily work.
• Proactive contribution to improving processes and results.

Skills

Experience

At least 3–5 years in purchasing, supply chain, or international trade in the fashion industry.

Benefits

Voluntary holiday and Christmas bonuses; pension contributions; 30% employee discount, including for a partner and covering food service and hairdressing; additional vacation days from the fifth year; subsidy for an Urban Sports membership; training and leadership programs; workation for up to 30 calendar days a year in selected European countries; additional vacation days through salary conversion and a sabbatical option; and the option to lease a bicycle or e-bike through Company Bike. Benefit availability may vary by role and area of assignment.

Culture

Breuninger’s workplace culture is shaped by its German heritage in premium fashion and lifestyle retail, with an emphasis on attentive service, product expertise and meticulous presentation. Its combination of department-store hospitality and digital commerce creates an environment where collaboration, commercial awareness and an understanding of discerning customers are central.

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