Category Intelligence & Planning Professionals

Trendyol Group; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Trendyol Group in Turkey is seeking a Category Intelligence & Planning professional to partner with category, growth and marketplace teams to drive growth. Your main goal is to define the core strategy for category teams, monitor campaign results and market trends, and translate insights into actions that boost performance.

You will automate and simplify reports, forecast seasonality and potential growth, communicate strategic insights with clear storytelling, and collaborate with an

Qualifications

• University degree in an analytical discipline is required.
• Minimum 2 years in Planning, Category, Product Management or Data Analysis.
• Fashion/E-commerce experience is a plus.
• High level of analytical thinking and customer orientation.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Good command of English.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Category, Growth and Marketplace teams to hit monthly/annual targets.
• Lead weekly trading meetings, identify root causes and growth opportunities.
• Analyze marketing data (view, conversion, basket size, search trends) and provide strategic direction.
• Forecast studies based on seasonality and potential growth aligned with KPIs.
• Monitor consumer and industry trends and present insights with conviction.
• Seek opportunities to automate and simplify manual processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

University degree in analytical discipline (e.g., engineering or business)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Trendyol Core Commerce, we build innovative, data-driven strategies that power sustainable growth and global expansion.

From seller experience to new market launches, we turn insights into action—fast. Our cross-functional teams shape the future of commerce with bold ideas, real-time impact, and a deep sense of ownership. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we grow together — as individuals and as a team.

About The Role

In the Category Intelligence & Planning role, you will work closely with category teams to stay on top of the needs of both sellers and customers. Your main goal will be to determine the core strategy for category teams to achieve their targets by closely monitoring campaign results and market trends. Automating and simplifying reports will also be critical in this role.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Category, Growth, Marketplace teams to achieve monthly/annual targets,
• Lead weekly trading meetings, identify root causes and opportunities to drive growth,
• Analyse and interpret marketing data such as; view, conversion, basket size, search trends and give strategic direction to category,
• Manage forecasting studies based on seasonality and potential growth inline with company KPIs,
• Monitor consumer and industry trends, present strategic insights in convincing figures,
• Improve productivity by seeking out ways to automate and simplify manual processes.

Expected Qualifications

• University degree preferably in an analytical discipline, e.g. engineering or business,
• Min. 2 years of Planning, Category, Product Management or Data Analysis experience,
• Experience in Fashion/E-commerce is a plus.
• High level of analytical and customer-oriented thinking,
• Able to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment,
• Good command of English,
• Very good knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Data-driven decision-making: Proactive and curious, with a passion for exploring detail and using data to drive clarity and decision-making.
• Strong communication skills: Able to convey complex ideas in a simple and impactful way, with a genuine and thoughtful communication style.

What We Offer

Build the skills for what’s next: Helping teams build AI capabilities today to stay ready for tomorrow by providing access to AI tools, learning and development programs, and opportunities to learn from peers. But what matters most is the culture: one where curiosity is encouraged, experimentation is embraced, mistakes become learning opportunities, and leaders empower teams to explore, challenge, and grow.

• - Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
• - Customisable FlexBenefits budget: Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.
• - Well-being support: Access to location-based in-house doctors, as well as psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination provision.
• - Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
• - Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
• - A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
• - Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
• - Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.