Manager Transport (all genders)

Zalando SE; Berlin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Employee discounts

Family support

Pension scheme

Shares programme

Wellbeing resources

Training platform

Volunteering days

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Zalando is seeking a Transport Manager in Berlin to oversee linehaul transports linking warehouses and injection hubs across Europe, focusing on customer outbound shipments. You will collaborate with multiple teams to plan, execute and optimize transportation operations aligned with business goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in SCM or related fields and several years in logistics, ideally with carrier management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics management, economics or similar disciplines.
• Several years of experience in a logistics & supply chain related environment, preferably transport management; e-commerce is a plus.
• Ability to stay composed and persuasive in stressful situations; strong empathy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Organize transportation operations for domestic and international linehauls.
• Plan and dispatch tours, and track them in the transportation management system.
• Contribute to expansion and development of the transport network.
• Serve as interface between logistics centers and forwarding agencies.
• Propose creative solutions to daily transport challenges.

Skills

Linehaul planning

Stakeholder comms

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / logistics / economics

Tools

TMS

Job description

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Transport Manager (all genders), you'll oversee linehaul transports connecting our warehouses and injection hubs across Europe. Your main focus will be on customer outbound shipments. You'll work closely with various teams to plan, execute, develop, and implement transportation operations, always keeping our business and economic goals in mind.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• You’ll organize transportation operations for both domestic or international Linehauls
• You’ll plan and dispatch tours, then track them in our transportation management system
• You’ll work on expansion and further development of existing setups and the transport network
• You will act as an interface between the logistics centers and forwarding agencies
• With creative ideas, you will solve the problems in the daily business

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

You have a Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics management, economics or similar disciplines.

Several years of experience in a logistics & supply chain related environment, preferably transport management, e-commerce is a plus, ideally with previous carrier management experience.

You are confident and convincing even in stressful situations, and you have a good sense of empathy.

You also bring a coherent, solution-oriented approach, the ability to work independently, and a strong team spirit.

OUR 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

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 It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets. Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests. Our values do.More - our sustainability strategy

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