JD Young Category Assistant MBA Internship

Who We Are

At , also known as JINGDONG, everything begins with a bold idea and the drive to make life smarter, faster, and more connected. What started in China has grown into one of the world's most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems, serving over 700 million customers. From retail and logistics to tech, property, and beyond, we're all about innovation that actually makes a difference.

Our Global Reach

is expanding worldwide through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network. With platforms like Joybuy connecting trusted JD products to customers everywhere, our teams stretch across China, the U.S., Europe, APAC, the Middle East, and beyond. Every year, we welcome over 20,000 students and graduates into our business, showing our commitment to young talent and the fresh ideas that drive our future. Join us and contribute to global projects from day one.

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About The Team

You'll be joining the JD Young (JDY) Internship Program, designed to give early-career talent hands-on exposure to real projects, real responsibilities, and real growth. Over 3–6 months, you'll work alongside experienced teams, build fundamental skills, and gain insights into how a global business operates.

Alongside mentorship and learning experiences your day to day role will cover responsibilities such as:

• Support the category leader, manager and category buyers in day to-day merchandising activities such as assortment planning, product selection, and inventory management.
• Assist in vendor communication, negotiation, and relationship management to ensure timely delivery of products and adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and consumer trend analysis to identify emerging opportunities and threats in assigned product categories.
• Maintain accurate product data, pricing information, and inventory records in the merchandising system to facilitate effective decision-making and reporting.
• Help identify and correct errors in product descriptions, visuals or data.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute promotional campaigns, product launches.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and analysis for category reviews, business meetings, and executive updates.

About You

• Bachelor-level or Master-level student in Business Administration major (or any relevant major). You must currently be enrolled as a full-time university student at the time of applying, or you are in the Netherlands on an orientation year visa
• Relevant experience in retail, merchandising, or buying (through an internship or otherwise) is a plus
• No more than 2 years of work experience
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and online shopping trends is a plus
• Basic analytical skills to interpret data and trends
• Basic skills in Excel
• Proficient in English

What We Offer

We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and often, they come from you. As an intern or graduate at , you'll work on meaningful, hands-on projects, learn from talented colleagues across our global network, and grow in a supportive, fast-paced environment designed for development. With competitive compensation, great office locations, and a people-first culture that champions continuous learning, you'll have everything you need to thrive and kick-start your career.

At , we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice counts and every talent belongs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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(NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The company's cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its "Retail as a Service" offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries. 's business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, industrials, property development and international business. is ranked 44th on the Fortune Global 500 list and is China's largest retailer by revenue, serving over 600 million annual active customers. The company has been listed on NASDAQ since 2014, and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2020. Committed to the principles of customer first, innovation, dedication, ownership, gratitude, and integrity, the company's mission is to make lives better through technology, striving to be the most trusted company in the world.

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, 's operations span China, the U.K., the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the U.S., and many others, serving customers worldwide.

Key International Business Segments: Joybuy (online retail business in Europe), International Logistics, Cross-border Import Business, JD Industrials International, JD Property International

Joybuy is 's online retail business in Europe. It is currently in the test phase in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Joybuy places the customer at the heart of everything it does. Our slogan, "Don't just buy, Joybuy," perfectly captures our mission to fulfill our customers' needs and provide a service that is easy and convenient, but also enjoyable and fun.