Join our dynamic Logistics Network Planning team, where you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of Zalando’s logistics operations. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into complex network systems, working to optimize the network to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of millions of packages across Europe.
Our team is committed to enhancing logistics forecasts that directly influence the efficiency and performance of all our warehouses and transport teams. By developing and implementing scalable forecasting and planning software, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that our logistics operations are not only efficient but also adaptable to changing demands. Your work will have a tangible impact on how we manage capacity, allocate resources, and maintain the seamless delivery experience that our customers expect.
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Develop and implement forecasting and planning software to enhance decision-making and optimise capacity allocation
Create clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code for Logistics Network planning projects
Take responsibility for the entire development lifecycle, including solution design, testing, implementation, and maintenance
In close collaboration with subject matter experts, resolve operational challenges and assist in identifying appropriate solutions to raising issues.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide status updates, and deliver project milestones.
3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
Ideally, involved in building machine learning models focused on forecasting, optimization or advanced planning
Ability to ensure robust, scalable, and high-performance system
Proficiency in SQL, relational data warehouses, ETL design and development, and pipeline orchestration.
Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure robust and reliable software solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
Experience in technical documentation and creating user guides.
Experience with Databricks.
Must be actively using agentic development practices via tools like Claude, Copilot, etc.
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.
27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
Company pension scheme
Employee shares programme
Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub
Mental health support and coaching
Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
2 paid volunteering days a year
Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.
We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.
We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.
Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
- Experience building machine learning models focused on forecasting, optimization, or advanced planning
- Ability to build robust, scalable, and high-performance systems
- Proficiency in SQL, relational data warehouses, ETL design and development, and pipeline orchestration
- Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with technical documentation and creating user guides
- Experience with Databricks
- Active use of agentic development practices with tools such as Claude or Copilot
Zalando Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zalando and has not been reviewed or approved by Zalando.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes a sizable annual allowance that can grow with tenure, plus additional paid days for volunteering. This breadth is highlighted as supportive of work–life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental health support, round‑the‑clock counseling for employees and households, and broad fitness/wellness access are emphasized as robust. Substantial product discounts and partner offers add meaningful lifestyle value.
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Parental & Family Support — Structured support around parental leave—such as buddy programs, re‑onboarding, and paid child sick days—helps ease family responsibilities. Flexible and part‑time leadership options further accommodate parents.
Zalando Insights
What We Do
Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us: Our position and vision: - We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle - Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty - Our vision is to become The Starting Point For Fashion. Our offering: - Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels - Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction - As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand. - Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs. Our beliefs: - Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I - We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.
