Manager Service Provider Operations (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Logistics & Supply Chain

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

The Return Center (RC) network plays a key role in Zalando’s logistics by supporting one of our main customer propositions: a quick and smooth returns experience.

As Manager Service Provider Operations you are the main contact person for multiple of our RCs which are operated by a Service Provider. You will ensure that the agreed service levels are met and you will constantly look for ways to provide our customers with an even better Zalando experience.
 

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.


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

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

WHY YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED…

  • You will be responsible for the operational steering of Return Center locations throughout Europe.

  • You will take ownership of all operational and commercial key figures and agreements with our partners (KPIs, SLAs, social standards, HSSE etc.).

  • You will represent Zalando to our 3PLs and monitor, control and optimize the performance of your sites.

  • You will lead and support interdepartmental projects, e.g. in the context fo Continous Improvements, and control the implementation at the warehouse

  • You will be the main contact point for internal stakeholders regarding all RC related topics

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…

  • You possess a deep understanding of logistics processes with +3 years of experience in logistics, ideally contract logistics and/or the management of service providers

  • You have great analytical skills with attention to detail, commercial acumen and show a solution-oriented approach.

  • You have excellent communication skills, written and oral, in English and German.

  • You are willing to travel regularly to our RCs in Europe

  • A university degree in economics, industrial engineering, supply chain management or a comparable degree is a plus.

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

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

Recruiter

Silvia Pizzoli

silvia.pizzoli@zalando.de

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Über Zalando

Es ist die perfekte Zeit, sich Zalando auf unserer Reise anzuschließen, das führende E-Commerce-Ökosystem für den europäischen Mode- und Lifestyle-Markt aufzubauen. Hilf uns, rund 50 Millionen aktiven Kund*innen in 25 Märkten ein inspirierendes und qualitätsorientiertes Einkaufserlebnis für Mode- und Lifestyle-Produkte zahlreicher Marken aus einer Hand zu bieten. Oder sei Teil unserer Zalando Logistik-, Software- und Service-Infrastruktur, um Marken und Einzelhändler bei ihren E-Commerce-Transaktionen in ganz Europa zu unterstützen – sowohl auf als auch außerhalb der Zalando Plattform. Komm zu uns, um mit diesem Ökosystem einen positiven Wandel in der Mode- und Lifestylebranche zu bewirken.