Principal Product Manager - Inventory Distribution (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Product Management

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Fulfillment Core within Zalando builds and operates systems that are at the core of Zalando’s platform strategy and ensure timely, efficient and correct delivery of every one of our customers’ 185+ million orders every year. As a Principal Product Manager for Inventory Distribution you will shape products that automatically distribute hundreds of millions of items within Zalando’s fulfillment network. 

In this role, you'll be responsible for shaping products that automate the distribution of millions of items across Zalando's fulfillment network, covering inbound, returns, and replenishment processes. As a Product Manager, your primary task will be to identify and prioritize the key challenges facing our team. Your goal will be to develop an effective inventory distribution solution that meets the needs of both our B2B and B2C business models, despite sometimes conflicting goals. 

You'll collaborate closely with two engineering teams, each consisting of 5-6 engineers and applied scientists: one focused on inventory distribution and the other on demand forecasting.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 


We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • You’ll assume full ownership of Zalando’s inventory distribution problem space 

  • You’ll collaborate closely with applied scientists and product analysts to formulate various hypothesis and influence research roadmap 

  • You’ll translate these insights into a coherent product roadmap 

  • You’ll excel in communicating your findings to a diverse group of stakeholders from operations, markets and planning functions

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • You possess exceptional problem solving and analytical skills - we can't emphasize this enough

  • Ideally, you have hands-on experience in inventory distribution, stock management or demand forecasting problem space

  • While prior product management experience is preferred, we're also interested in candidates from related fields who may have limited experience in product management but bring relevant expertise

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

  • Employee shares program

  • 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

  • 2 paid volunteering days a year

  • Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

  • Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

  • 27 days of vacation a year to start

  • Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

  • Family services, including counseling and support

  • Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

  • Mental health support and coaching available

  • Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review


Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us

Recruiter

Marlena Szylar

marlena.szylar@zalando.de

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail.

About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

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