Are you passionate about turning data into actions and strategies to build a commercial assortment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your analytical skills and strategic mindset make a real impact? If so, we want you to join us as a Purchase Controller at NA-KD!

Purchase Controller

As a Purchase Controller at NA-KD, you own the end-to-end responsibility for your product categories, working to optimize the assortment to achieve sales and inventory plans that align with financial targets and company objectives. You analyze data to identify opportunities for sales growth, improving stock turnover, and maximizing profitability both in the short and long term. You will work closely with the buying and merchandising teams, setting strategies to develop the assortment and execute the sales plan.

You will be actively involved in financial management by preparing, tracking, and analyzing sales forecasts, purchase budgets, and key performance reports. You proactively communicate potential opportunities, risks and actions, and drive improvements across the purchase controlling function.

Your Profile

To excel in this role, you’re not just comfortable with numbers – you know how to translate them into actionable insights that drive successful product assortments. You’re a strategic thinker with a keen eye for improvement, able to analyze data and present findings in a clear, decision-ready format. As an informal leader, you're comfortable guiding others and taking initiative to make things happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & forecasting: Set, communicate and follow up the sales plan, purchase budget and KPIs for your categories.
• Purchasing strategies: Set the category assortment and purchasing strategy together with the buying team. Secure the right assortment mix in terms of product, quantity, price, margin and timing.
• Purchase, sales & inventory analysis: Conduct data-driven purchase, sales and inventory analyses and collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify potentials and risks leading to actions to optimize the assortment planning, inventory levels and sales potential.
• Process improvement: Continuously seek to improve purchasing and controlling processes including tools, reporting and follow-ups.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant educational background within Business administration and/or Textile
• 1-2 years of experience within purchase or commercial controlling, sales merchandising or buying, preferably within a retail or e-com company
• Strong collaboration skills
• Proficient in Excel, Google sheets and BI tools
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven, strategic mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  
  What We Offer

• Global environment
• Personal and professional development
• Freedom to add value/make a difference
• Hybrid Remote policy 
• A number of voluntary benefits

Interested in learning more about NA-KD, our culture, colleagues, and benefits? Visit our career site here!

Does this sound like an opportunity for you?

To submit your application, simply click the "Apply for this job" button below. Please provide your full application in English, including your CV and responses to a few background questions.

We encourage early applications as we follow a continuous selection process. This means we may close the recruitment before the final application day. Don't hesitate to submit your application promptly – we look forward to hearing from you!

Application deadline: 15th of December

Start Date: April 2026

Location: Gothenburg HQ, Sweden

Employment type: Temporary substitute position (vikariat) for around 1 year. 

About NA-KD 

We believe in the power of creativity, ambition, and bold ideas. Inspiration drives everything we do, from shaping the future of fashion to telling stories that resonate and creating an environment where people can grow.

Being fast, social, and connected guides how we work, collaborate, and challenge norms together. At NA-KD, you are encouraged to make an impact. We explore new ways of working, push boundaries, and learn from experience, driven by passion, curiosity, and the excitement of what’s next.

Our Commitment to Diversity

NA-KD is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.