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Category Associate Intern

This role is a Category Associate Intern focused on e-commerce tasks, supporting merchandising activities and vendor management. The position requires a relevant degree, basic analytical skills, and familiarity with e-commerce. Located in Westminster, London, it offers a permanent contract.
🌎 Country
United Kingdom
🏝️ Location
On-site
πŸ“„ Contract
Full-time
πŸͺœ Seniority
Internship
πŸ’° Range
Unknown
πŸ’± Currency
Β£ GBP
πŸ’Έ Pay
Unknown
πŸ—“οΈ Discovered
August 5, 2025
πŸ“ Location detailed
London Area, United Kingdom
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🧠 Skills
#Inventory Management #Product Descriptions
Role description
JD.com (NASDAQ: JD; HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, the company has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Learn more about us: https://corporate.jd.com/ JD.com is offering internship opportunities to graduate students at our office located in Westminster, London. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in e-commerce, technology, and related businesses, a passion for solving business problems, and a strategic growth mindset. This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside senior leadership in our buying/merchandising team and see the real world impact of your work. We are able to offer an immediate start。 Key Responsibilities β€’ Support the category leader, manager and category buyers in day to-day merchandising activities such as assortment planning, product selection, and inventory management. β€’ Assist in vendor communication, negotiation, and relationship management to ensure timely delivery of products and adherence to quality standards. β€’ Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and consumer trend analysis to identify emerging opportunities and threats in assigned product categories. β€’ Maintain accurate product data, pricing information, and inventory records in the merchandising system to facilitate effective decision-making and reporting. β€’ Help identify and correct errors in product descriptions, visuals or data. β€’ Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute promotional campaigns, product launches. β€’ Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and analysis for category reviews, business meetings, and executive updates. β€’ Develop skills in data analysis, communication, and organisation within a supportive environment. β€’ Participate in team activities to learn about product management and category operations. Qualifications β€’ Bachelor-level or Master-level student. You must currently be enrolled as a full-time university student at the time of applying. β€’ Relevant experience in retail, merchandising, or buying (through an internship or otherwise) is a plus. β€’ No more than 2 years of work experience. β€’ Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and online shopping trends is a plus. β€’ Basic analytical skills to interpret data and trends. β€’ Basic skills in Excel. β€’ Proficient in English. Core Competencies β€’ Quick Learning Ability : The ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and adapt to the dynamic cross-border e-commerce industries. β€’ Achievement Drive: A strong sense of goal orientation and initiative to drive business growth. β€’ Data Analysis Proficiency: the ability to interpret market and consumer behavior data to optimise procurement and marketing strategies. β€’ Cross-Cultural Communication: Familiarity with different regional markets and the ability to communicate effectively with international suppliers or customers.