THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Zalos is Zalando’s proprietary Warehouse Management System, used across all warehousing facilities in Zalando’s network. With the move to a more flexible, platform-based architecture, we have ensured that additional optimization potential is unlocked. The full realisation of this potential, however, will only be achieved through prioritisation and smart steering decisions across a variety of different warehouse processes and automation technologies.
As the Head of Product WMS Interfaces & Overarching Capabilities, you will be responsible for data accuracy, core infrastructure services, interfaces outside of WMS as well as overarching warehouse steering. From setting the vision and direction to coordinating the product roadmap and executing it with your Engineering and Applied Science colleagues, this role will operate with significant responsibility and autonomy. This role will also collaborate closely with colleagues from the Transport Management and Order Orchestration teams in order to ensure competitive delivery lead times and narrow delivery promise windows for our B2C and B2B partners customers.
Acting as a lead of leads, you will be expected to lead by example and mentor a high-impact team of Senior and Principal Product Managers.
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)
Apply repeatable best practice product methodologies in cross-functional teams incorporating working backwards from the customer, problem discovery, defining & designing solutions, and delivering agreed outcomes.
Lead and strategize by setting a compelling vision, crafting a detailed and achievable roadmap, and establishing ambitious goals, thereby empowering the team to strive towards and achieve these targets. Keep a long-horizon view of the product area, guiding the team on short- and medium-term tasks while always keeping the alignment with the vision in mind.
Develop a shared understanding of Zalos’ core infrastructure and make sure that future fulfillment centers can be ramped up easily even with new processes and automation technologies.
Contribute to team and company-wide product culture, sharing best practices, mentoring, and providing training on specialised skill sets or expertise.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF...
You are an experienced Product Leader who has an affinity for large-scale technical products and processing systems in fulfillment, thrives in complex environments, and can dive deep and fast to discover hidden potential.
Product Methods & Tools: You have experience working closely with cross-functional teams in Applied Science, Engineering, and Analytics to bring data-driven solutions and capabilities from early-stage discovery to production, ideally in a Logistics environment. You have a credible track record of developing and driving product strategy.
A Senior Contributor mindset: Be driven by your internal motivation to improve Zalando's fulfillment - both for our end customers and for our partners. Tackle challenges independently and with a positive attitude, being aware of and making use of all available resources.
Data Quality: You have experience in ensuring data accuracy.
People Leadership: You enable your team members to drive our success metrics and engage with them on a regular manner to maintain the best possible synergy in the team.
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 60% remote per week
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