Software Engineer (All Genders) - Logistics Network Planning

Zalando; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

27 days holiday

Fashion & beauty discounts

Family support

Company pension

Employee shares

Wellbeing options

Training platform

Volunteer days

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Zalando is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Logistics Network Planning team in Berlin. You will develop forecasting and planning software to optimize capacity and improve the flow of millions of packages across Europe.

You’ll write clean Python, design scalable solutions, and own testing, deployment, and maintenance in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of software experience, strong SQL and data warehouse skills, and familiarity with ML forecasting

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years as a Software Engineer, ideally with ML models for forecasting, optimization or advanced planning.
• Proficiency in SQL, relational data warehouses, ETL design and pipeline orchestration.
• Experience with unit, integration and end-to-end testing to ensure robust software solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document and share technical details.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement forecasting and planning software to enhance decision-making and capacity allocation.
• Create clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code for Logistics Network planning projects.
• Lead the full development lifecycle: design, test, implement, maintain.
• Collaborate with SMEs to resolve operational challenges and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Python

SQL

Forecasting

Optimization

Software design

Tools

Databricks

Claude

Copilot

Jobbeschreibung

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

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.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…

• 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

• 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.

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