Junior Manager Supply Network Planning (all genders)
THE ROLE & THE TEAM
In this exciting (Part-time, 25h per week) position, you will be part of our Supply Chain Forecasting & Steering team. You will take over part of the inbound planning as part of the company-wide S&OP process and take on tasks focused on forecasting and stakeholder management in the SCM environment. During the course of the week you will align capacity and forecasted volume allocation, as well as tackle various steering challenges together with colleagues from the Logistics Operations Team.
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 take over major part of the short to mid-term inbound planning as part of the S&OP process, preparing the IDC S&OP meetings and gradually taking more ownership in the area of inbound planning
- You will own IDC inbound planning and steering, in collaboration with the Warehouse and Transport Teams
- You will be involved in the coordination of day-to-day issues with the extended SCM team as well as our Merchandise Planners from Category Management and Operations
- You will coordinate with internal Transport Teams and Returns Centre Operations on the daily steering of Returns volumes
- You will analyse inbound supply performance, identify root cause and coordinate corrective action plan
- You will support the team’s continuous improvement effort, e.g. developing better forecasting models, streamline processes and tools
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…
- You have already gained your first professional experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally in the S&OP area; a degree in business administration, economics, industrial engineering, business informatics or a comparable field of study is a plus
- You possess strong communication skills, you can effectively manage stakeholders and keep a cool head even in difficult situations
- You have good analytical skills, you enjoy working with numbers, you quickly notice the connections and draw the right conclusions from them. You know your way around common software products and are an Excel / Google Sheets expert
- You have a positive approach to challenges and ability to contribute constructively to the team evolution
- You possess strong communication skills in English, German 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