Principal Supplier Management (all genders) at Zalando

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fashion, E-commerce, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Seasoned professional with at least 7+ years of relevant working experience in Finance or Banking, M&A, Consultancy, Planning, Buying/Merchandising, Controlling or similar
Senior experience in the fashion industry and/or marketplace platform business models
Analytical mind and problem-solving capabilities, with understanding of commercial KPIs and financial parameters such as P&L and Cash Flow drivers
Outstanding analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis leveraging advanced modelling and data manipulation (e.g., macros, pivots)
Advanced knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets required; knowledge of SQL and/or Python is an advantage
Ability to independently analyze commercial data to derive strategic conclusions and present findings effectively in written form
Advanced understanding of fashion industry dynamics and commercial KPIs
Advanced Project Management skills
Proven leadership skills, outstanding problem-solving skills, stakeholder management, collaboration, teamwork, and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Demonstrate advanced understanding of fashion industry dynamics and commercial KPIs to independently perform quantitative analyses, identify opportunities for commercial improvement with suppliers and partners, and maximize value of negotiated agreements
Use analytic and financial capabilities to understand and process financial data, perform advanced analysis of P&L waterfall and its drivers, cash flows, and other financial parameters; drive end-to-end improvements with cross-functional stakeholders
Partner with Customer Propositions to define, shape, and optimize negotiation strategies and tactics, providing holistic support and peer-level leadership in developing win-win commercial relationships with suppliers
Apply advanced Project Management skills to drive and deliver cross-functional projects by independently owning sub-workstreams, defining requirements, identifying and gathering data, analyzing information, and owning key projects
Identify process gaps, dataset inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities; proactively propose and drive solutions to implement improvements
Utilize seniority and leadership skills to act as a “leader from within,” positively influence and lead team members, stakeholders, and peers, including at senior and executive levels
Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with suppliers to drive commercial development and sustainable growth
Perform in-depth analysis of suppliers' portfolio and identify commercial opportunities
Perform financial planning and analytics
Independently drive cross-functional projects and actively collaborate in supplier negotiations
Collaborate daily with main stakeholders (Customer Propositions) and key stakeholders across Finance, BFO, and Customer Propositions (e.g., Portfolio leaders, Supplier Captains)

Skills

Financial Analysis

P&L Analysis

Cash Flow Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Supplier Negotiation

Commercial KPIs

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Projects

Financial Planning

Analytics

Zalando

European online fashion retail marketplace

About Zalando

Zalando operates as a major e-commerce platform in Europe, focusing on fashion and lifestyle products. It allows customers to shop for a wide variety of clothing, shoes, and accessories from both established and emerging brands through its website and mobile app. The platform generates revenue by selling products directly to consumers and earning commissions from third-party sellers who list their items on Zalando. A key feature of Zalando is its commitment to providing a smooth shopping experience, which includes free delivery and returns, a large selection of products, and personalized recommendations. Zalando Plus, a premium membership program, offers additional benefits like faster shipping and exclusive deals. The company distinguishes itself from competitors by investing in technology and logistics to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$149.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees