Decision Scientist, Marketplace Strategy & Planning

We are looking for a Decision Scientist to join our Competitive Intelligence team. This team’s mission is to deeply understand our competitive landscape, and help Vinted make better strategic decisions leveraging market and competition data. As a Decision Scientist, you will turn this data into actionable insights to inform our strategy, assist in setting our ambitious market growth targets, and provide deep dives into the performance of Vinted relative to competitors in the markets and categories we operate in. You will collaborate closely with strategists and stakeholders across different teams.

About the team: Marketplace Strategy & Planning domain identifies growth opportunities for Vinted’s Marketplace in different markets, categories and other business opportunities. As the data team inside Strategy & Planning we quantify and measure our Marketplace strategy, including setting OKRs, defining metrics, tracking markets and competition, and forecasting of our performance. We work on highly visible strategic projects, with a wide range of stakeholders and data sources, and deliver the data products to support strategic decision making.

• Build insights and analyses on the dynamic and competitive landscape in which Vinted operates by using internal data, external market data, and market research to benchmark our performance against the market and turn findings into tangible business recommendations.
• Develop deep expertise in classifieds, marketplaces, re-commerce, and relevant competitors, using this expertise to advise strategic decisions.
• Engage with external vendors, industry experts, and other relevant stakeholders to understand market trends and competitive developments.
• Participate in strategic projects in close collaboration with colleagues from Marketplace Strategy & Planning and teams across Vinted.
• Contribute to the development of dashboards, recurring reporting, and data products that help monitor Vinted’s competitive position and market performance over time.
• Define requirements for the data needed to support the team's work, monitor outputs to catch issues early, and investigate root causes when discrepancies arise.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring workflows and reporting processes, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort over time.

• 2+ years working experience working as a Decision Scientist, Data Analyst, Product Analyst or a Strategic role with a strong data component
• Highly business-oriented and affinity with online marketplaces
• Strong in analytical thinking and problem-solving, detail-oriented and know how to balance analytical rigor with business impact.
• Experience in SQL and Python for data analysis, experience with dashboarding tools (e.g. Looker, Tableau, etc.). Familiarity with dbt or similar data transformation tools is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good and pro-active communicator who can present complex topics clearly and persuasively to different audiences and stakeholders
• Comfortable in a high-paced, high-stakes environment. You deal well with ambiguity and learn quickly, and are inspired by our mission.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities often apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If you don’t recognise yourself in all of the above, you might still be an excellent candidate for this position. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.

• The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
• 25 days of paid annual leave
• Newest MacBook models
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Frequent team-building events
• Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
• Lunch benefit per working day
• Access to a discounted gym membership plan
• A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
• Collective Defined Contribution Pension plan
• NS Business Card for your commute to the office by public transport
• The opportunity to spend up to 90 days per year - 21 of which can be spent working outside of the EU - on workation
• A dog-friendly office

Individual Learning Budget

We invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.

Hybrid Work

We’ve adopted a hybrid workplace model where 2 days in the office are recommended but not enforced. It’s up to you and your team to decide on the exact days you’ll spend working together in person.

Equal Opportunity

The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.