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IT Manager

Employer
Zalando
Location
Rotterdam (Bleiswijk) - the Netherlands
Closing date
27 Nov 2020

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Function
Operations
Level
Manager

Job Details

We are looking for an:
IT MANAGER
For our newest fulfillment center in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As the IT manager of our brand new warehouse you will be able to support the ramp up of our technical systems and IT infrastructure from the very first moment. You can build and develop your IT Team from scratch and create the best starting point for optimum IT services on site. As one of the first joiners of the local Zalando team you have the chance to join us in building the success of this location.

In this role you are responsible for IT Support & Infrastructure in the warehouse. You and the team act as owners of the systems and infrastructure and provide continuous and excellent IT support to achieve the highest level of availability of our services. You are involved in change projects and support the continuous improvements together with your colleagues.
WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED
  • Building and leading a team of approximately 10 IT Support Technicians and Engineers. Acting as their coach to make each individual as well as the total team better every day.
  • Together with your team you are responsible for the flawless functioning of the (IT) technical systems and infrastructure within our 140.000 m2 highly automated warehouse. You have the ability to plan and prioritize activities related to maintenance, IT services and projects. All in accordance with Zalando Standards.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with the international Warehouse IT team, site teams, partners, local (logistics and technical) service providers, and the wider business. You act as the local expert and implement a strong local IT service operation taking into account all your stakeholders interests.
  • Driving continuous Innovation by getting involved as a business consultant on all local projects that are related to IT - which is nearly everything!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • A team player with a drive to connect to others.
  • Experienced IT leader with bachelor level abilities; as well as 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
  • An entrepreneurial approach and passion for technology with excellent communication skills.
  • With your strong analytical abilities you use data and facts for decision making, measuring success and minimizing risks.
  • With your hands-on mentality you take on problems and find efficient solutions.
  • Business fluent in Dutch and English language;
  • Available to travel regularly to other Zalando sites in Europe (when health situation allows).
  • Experience with Google tools and PM-Software is a nice to have.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Our recipe for success: think big and act fast. What you are doing today will affect millions of customers tomorrow. At Zalando, you have the chance to work on the world's best online fashion experience in a rapidly growing international company. What else? We do of course have a lot more to offer:
  • No time for boredom! Zalando is an energetic company where something new happens every day.
  • A corporate culture of trust, empowerment and constructive feedback, where your skills are judged by your results.
  • At Zalando we do not just work together, we also like to have fun together.
  • A multinational team of experts to inspire and support you.
  • And, last but not least, an attractive compensation & benefits package including employee discounts.
ABOUT ZALANDO
Zalando is Europe's leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 17 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 31 million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use.

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Company

Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle. Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to 35 million active customers in 17 markets, offering clothing, footwear, accessories and beauty from over 3,000 international brands.

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 every valuable player in the Zalando story.

Our goal is to become the starting point for fashion. We focus on the fashion industry and therefore operate in a variety of business areas.

  • Fashion Store
    Zalando online shops are tailored to local customers’ needs in 17 different European markets. The range extends from renowned global brands and fast fashion to local brands and is supplemented by our private labels.
     
  • Offprice
    The Offprice business of Zalando serves the sale of previous season’s assortments. As part of a shopping club, the Zalando Lounge offers registered members exclusive sales campaigns at discounted prices.
     
  • Zalando's Private Labels
    Zalando’s private label assortment includes shoes, clothing and accessories for women, men and children. With a total of six private labels, Zalando creates its own products, covering the entire value chain from design to sales.
     
  • Zalon
    Zalon is our style advice service, via which customers can consult and get inspiration from selected stylists regarding individualized purchases.
     
  • Zalando Marketing Services
    The entirety of Zalando’s expertise and scope is bundled in Zalando Marketing Services, which now offers personalized marketing solutions for our brand partners.
     
  • Zalando Fulfilment Solutions
    Zalando makes its own logistics capabilities available to external partners, so they do not have to be concerned with infrastructure issues but can concentrate fully on their core competence in the fashion business.
     
  • Zalando Partner Services
    Zalando helps other players in the industry to be successful in the digital world. For example, by connecting warehouse stocks with multiple retailers, by digitizing processes involved in fashion wholesale and by integrating offline businesses into our Zalando platform.


With a strong workforce of around 14,000 employees of over 130 different nationalities, Zalando unites diverse people, capabilities and concepts. Consolidating our effort and ideas scales our impact as an innovator in Fashion, Technology, Digital Marketing and Logistics Operations.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+49 (0)30 2759 4693
Location
Zalando SE
Valeska-Gert-Straße 5
Berlin
Germany
10243
Germany

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