As a Senior Implementation & Ramp-Up Manager (all genders), you'll ensure our logistics network meets growth demands by delivering new warehouses on time. This includes managing User Acceptance Tests, reviewing software specs, and defining processes for new automation technologies. With strong project management skills, you proactively address challenges and risks. You'll play a key role in Zalando's growth across multiple European sites, contributing to strategic planning projects with senior management and working with cutting-edge logistics software and automation technology.

WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED

• Manage, plan, execute and report ongoing ramp ups (all stages from process design, UATs and implementation to ramped up state)

• Contributing to the process development of how we ramp up sites including standardised documentation, mitigation measures, escalation process and stakeholder management

• Ensuring the delivered products are fitting to the operational needs and are supporting the sites in the best possible way. In addition, ensuring smooth implementations, focussing on the customer (Operations and End Customer)

• Utilising strong Logistics knowledge and project management skills to deliver implementation projects on time and to a high quality

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Logistics background (4- 5 years) including software and automation technology and the connected implementation processes

• Highly structured and organised way of working which includes an unmatched level of documentation, attention to detail and transparency

• Process driven and always seeking for efficiency improvements (logistic processes, software, automation technology).

• Strong communication skills, ability to fluently communicate in English at different levels. Knowledge of German, French and other European languages would be highly appreciated. 

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, 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 

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