Senior Manager (all genders) 3PL Tender & Market activities

Zalando SE; Berlin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discounts on fashion

Family support

Pension scheme

Employee shares

Wellbeing options

Training platform

Volunteering days

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Zalando SE in Berlin seeks a Senior Manager for 3PL Tender & Market activities to own the end-to-end lifecycle of logistics contracts across Europe, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and driving tender processes for CEP services and outsourced warehouse operations.

You will analyze offers, develop commercial models, negotiate with Zalando's legal team, and identify opportunities to optimize 3PL portfolios while maintaining a strong focus on English communication and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in logistics services or contract logistics.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Business fluency in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management of logistics contracts.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyse offers and prepare recommendations for Management Team.
• Negotiate logistics service contracts aligning with legal.
• Develop commercial models for contracts and improve framework standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Strong communication

English fluency

German language advantage

Travel willingness

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

The Senior Manager (all genders) 3PL Tender & Market activities is responsible for the end to end contract lifecycle management of logistics service contracts. You will closely collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be the "go-to" person for project-based tenders and logistics service contracts in the field of CEP services and outsourced warehouse operations across Europe. By being close to the European 3PL and carrier market, you will furthermore identify ad-hoc opportunities to further improve our 3PL and carrier portfolio and services towards our customers.

WHY YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED

You will be responsible for commercial tenders and negotiations in the field of CEP services and warehousing. You will closely work with a wide range of stakeholders and derive clear requirements for our carrier-strategy and 3PL outsourcing projects. You thoroughly analyse offers and prepare recommendations for the Management Team. You will take the lead in negotiating logistics service contracts in close alignment with Zalando`s legal department. You will develop new commercial models for our logistics service contracts and further improve Zalando`s framework standards.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

You have a bachelor or master degree together with previous relevant experience in the field. This work experience should be demonstrable from a solution-minded environment in logistics services or contract logistics, including previous experience in service procurement. You have a profound understanding of contractual mechanisms within logistics contracts. You bring a deep understanding of the European CEP logistics market and 3PL landscape. You have strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen. You have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong and successful relationships within and outside the company. Business fluency in English and proficiency in German is an advantage. You bring an entrepreneurial approach and passion for logistics. Actively participating in the wider team and open to travel abroad.

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

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.

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