Buying Intern (6 month FTC)

New Balance; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Up to €300 travel allowance each month

Employee Discount

Free item upon joining

Work from-home allowance

Homework equipment allowance

Sports subscription services

On-site Gym

Wellbeing and mental health benefit (E

Job summary

New Balance in Amsterdam is seeking a Buying Internship to join our global team. You will get hands-on exposure to the full product lifecycle, from range selection and forecasting to buying, performance analysis, and clearance strategies, with a focus on Direct To Consumer.

This six-month fixed-term internship offers cross-functional collaboration with DTC channels, stock supervision, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Highly analytical.
• Strong communication at all levels.
• Commercial competence is crucial.
• Multi-tasking and organizational awareness.
• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to pick up new systems.
• Interest in sports and running is a plus.
• Applicants need to be based in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Working with Buyers on seasonal buys, providing input on trends and performance at both GBU and Country level.
• Supporting the buying process with order placement, product reviews, and article and category analyses.
• Cross-functional working with all DTC Channels (Ecommerce, Marketplace, Outlet, and Inline) to put together the seasonal plan for the digital platforms and stores, ensuring marketing and commercial campaigns are supported.
• Supervising stock from factories to warehouses, ensuring it is released to be sold and highlighting any problem with late arrivals or launch critical products.
• Working with Marketing, Trading, and Operations teams to ensure product is available for the scheduling of marketing assets and advertised launches.
• Compiling product details for styles to be sold via Ecommerce, Marketplace, Outlet, and Inline, including pricing and inventory info.
• Ensuring price consistency and accurate price upload on the New Balance platform.
• Working with Buyers on in-season reporting and sales analysis.
• Working with Buyers and the wider Marketplace team to identify risks and opportunities via partner programs, suggesting styles to be added or excluded from the platforms.
• Assisting the Buying team during EOSS period.

Skills

Highly analytical

Strong communication

Commercial competence

Multi-tasking

Excel skills

Interest in sports

Based in the Netherlands

Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

The Buying Internship at New Balance offers a hands-on introduction to the full product lifecycle from range selection and style forecasting to buying, performance analysis, and clearance strategies. This role is perfect for strategic, forward-thinking individuals with a passion for the sports industry and Direct To Consumer. You’ll gain insight into intake management and learn how data drives decision-making across the buying process. As an intern, you’ll be empowered to grow your skills, set meaningful goals, and contribute to impactful projects. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with Buyers on seasonal buys, providing input on trends and performance at both GBU and Country level.
• Supporting the buying process with order placement, product reviews, and article and category analyses.
• Cross-functional working with all DTC Channels (Ecommerce, Marketplace, Outlet, and Inline) to put together the seasonal plan for the digital platforms and stores, ensuring marketing and commercial campaigns are supported.
• Supervising stock from factories to warehouses, ensuring it is released to be sold and highlighting any problem with late arrivals or launch critical products.
• Working with Marketing, Trading, and Operations teams to ensure product is available for the scheduling of marketing assets and advertised launches.
• Compiling product details for styles to be sold via Ecommerce, Marketplace, Outlet, and Inline, including pricing and inventory info.
• Ensuring price consistency and accurate price upload on the New Balance platform.
• Working with Buyers on in-season reporting and sales analysis.
• Working with Buyers and the wider Marketplace team to identify risks and opportunities via partner programs, suggesting styles to be added or excluded from the platforms.
• Assisting the Buying team during EOSS period.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Highly analytical.
• Strong communication at all levels.
• Commercial competence is crucial.
• Multi-tasking and organizational awareness.
• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to pick up new systems.
• Interest in sports and ideally running is a plus.
• Applicants need to be based in the Netherlands.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible Working Hours
• 1 day per month of leave
• Up to €300 travel allowance each month
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Employee Discount
• Free item upon joining
• Work from-home allowance
• Homework equipment allowance
• Sports subscription services
• On-site Gym
• Wellbeing and mental health benefit (24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Support) - Journey

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.