Category Assistant

Björn Borg; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Björn Borg is seeking a structured Category Assistant to support the Category team with product data, sample coordination, and meeting preparation. Based at Björn Borg’s Stockholm headquarters, you will work across apparel, underwear, bags and footwear, coordinating orders, invoicing and distribution.

You will play a key role in maintaining PLM data, supporting cross-functional forums and contributing to a well-organized administration.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks.
• Owns follow-up and creates structure for themselves and others.
• Clear communicator and able to collaborate across Product, Sales and Marketing.
• Comfortable working with product data and administrative systems (PLM advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sales sample orders for apparel, underwear, bags and footwear.
• Place sample orders with vendors and follow up on status and delivery dates.
• Manage sample invoicing and maintain overview of orders and deliveries.
• Receive, unpack, register and distribute samples to relevant teams.
• Create and maintain style and sustainability data in PLM.
• Prepare materials for Global Brand Sales presentations four times per year.

Skills

Structured work approach

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

English proficiency

PLM familiarity

Tools

PLM

Job description

We are on an exciting journey to become the number one sports lifestyle brand. At Björn Borg, our culture is defined by high ambition and a deep passion for what we do.

We are looking for a structured and proactive Category Assistant with a passion for products, teamwork and getting the details right. In this role, you will support the Category team and help keep our product development processes running smoothly across apparel, underwear, bags and footwear.

This is a fixed-term position covering parental leave from 31 January 2027 to 31 January 2028, with the possibility of an extension.

The role

As Category Assistant, you will be the central point of contact for sales samples and play an important role in coordinating sample orders from order placement through delivery, invoicing and distribution. You will also support the Category team with product data in PLM, meeting administration and preparations for key cross-functional forums.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate sales sample orders for apparel, underwear, bags and footwear.
• Place sample orders with vendors and follow up on status, tracking and expected delivery dates.
• Manage sample invoicing and maintain an accurate overview of orders and deliveries.
• Receive, unpack, sort, register and distribute samples to relevant teams.
• Maintain variation notes and act as the point of contact for all sales sample-related topics.
• Create and maintain style and sustainability data in PLM.
• Support the Category team in meetings and other product-related activities.
• Prepare materials for Global Brand Sales presentations four times per year.
• Contribute to a clear administrative structure in meetings and cross-functional forums.’’
• Responsible for answering on shipment for underwear categories
• Assist underwear product developer in daily tasks

Who we are looking for

• You are highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing several tasks at the same time.
• You take ownership, follow up proactively and enjoy creating structure for yourself and others.
• You communicate clearly and collaborate well with colleagues across Product, Sales and Marketing.
• You are confident working with product data and administrative systems. Experience with PLM is an advantage.
• You are comfortable working in English in an international business environment.
• Experience from fashion, footwear, retail, product development or a similar coordination role is considered a plus.

About the position

The position is based at Björn Borg’s headquarters in Stockholm. You will report to the Category Manager Footwear and work closely with colleagues across the Product department, Sales and Marketing.

An organization where you will have opportunities for personal and professional growth!

We are an ambitious organization that sets clear goals and pursues performance management. The company culture is characterized by openness, a high sense of responsibility, short lines of communication, dynamic and informal atmosphere where people work with great enthusiasm and energy! One of our regular habits is "Sportshour". Every Friday from 11:00 to 12:00 we workout with the whole company.