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Zalando

Senior Manager Service Provider Operations (all genders) 3PL Return Centres New

Zalando · Logistics & Supply Chain

Berlin

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Operations

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Posted on 14 October 2026

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As Senior Manager Service Provider Operations (all genders) you are the main contact person for multiple 3PL return centres. You will ensure that the agreed service levels are met and you will constantly look for ways to provide our customers with an even better Zalando experience.

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

You will represent Zalando to our fulfillment partners and be responsible for the operational steering of 3PL locations throughout Europe.

You will strategically manage and support our 3PLs to focus on excellent quality of outputs and challenge outputs against targets and standards, while clarifying objectives and defining milestones.

You will take ownership of all operational and commercial key figures and agreements with our partners (KPIs, SLAs, Social Standards, HSSE etc.).

You will lead and support interdepartmental projects, e.g. in the context of CIP's, and control the implementation at the warehouses.

You will be the main contact point for internal stakeholders regarding all RC related topics.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

A university degree in economics, industrial engineering, supply chain management or a comparable degree

Deep understanding of logistics processes with 5 years of experience in contract logistics and/or the management of service providers

Excellent knowledge of MS Office software, in particular Excel and Google tools

Analytical thinking, a solution-oriented approach and goal-oriented communication in English and German, additional languages are a plus

Willingness to travel to the locations of our fulfillment partners in Europe

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

About Zalando

Zalando runs Europe's biggest online fashion retailer, and its board mixes the two things that take to build one: Berlin carries the core engineering (IT, ML), and Bucharest carries a real second cluster doing the same, alongside retail operations and marketing roles that outnumber pure software on the list.

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