Junior Manager Transport Invoice Verification (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

The Transport Solutions team is a local team based in Berlin and consists of 5 sub-teams Inbound Transport, Linehaul Operations, Transport Development, Service Provider Management as well as the Transport Invoice Validation (TIV). The Inbound Transport team looks after the first mile, collecting goods from suppliers from all over the world for delivery into Zalando warehouses. The team looks after the transport flows Inbound Road, Inbound Ocean/Air, Inbound IDC Transports (connecting Internal Distribution Centers with our warehouses). The Linehaul Operations team is responsible for the middle mile transports connecting Zalando warehouses with last mile CEP carriers covering 27 EU countries, for Internal WHS Transports (for stock transports) and Returns Transports (from CEPS to Zalando Return Centers). The Transport Development team is responsible for all key initiatives aimed at improving customer experience and/or costs. The Service Provider Management are responsible for carrier management, TMS activities for first and middle mile, which includes being the main owners of carrier performance and warehouse performance in conjunction with carriers, and storing all carrier data within the Zalando systems. The Transport Invoice Validation (TIV) Team is responsible for verifying the invoice accuracy submitted by carriers covering First Mile, Mid-Mile and Last Mile carrier invoices. 

In this role you are part of the TIV team, reporting to the Lead Transport Invoice Verification. You will be a vital part of Zalando's invoicing process and the link between our financial department and our service providers all over Europe.  

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.  

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion

Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups

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

• You will be responsible for the prompt validation of invoice accuracy to support an on-time payment within the agreed payment terms. 

• You proactively detect invoice errors and work with service providers for a correction. 

• You support the team by identifying key pain points related to existing manual processes and provide some recommendations on how to improve them.

• You support the launch of certain key initiatives such as the roll-out of E-invoicing.

• You work to change the norm, push the boundaries of convenience, speed, services and costs for our customers.

• In close cooperation with the other team leaders in finance and logistics, such as accounting, delivery solutions, controlling and inbound, you troubleshoot price discrepancies and raise awareness about them.

• You are passionate about promoting inclusive culture practices and processes that are models for others.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Ideally, you have a degree in Business Administration, Finance , Supply Chain Management  or similar disciplines 

• You have have gained at least 2-3 years work experience in a business related environment, preferably supply chain & e-commerce environment, ideally gained in invoice verification, finance or accounting department 

• You have experience in contributions to medium-sized projects with different stakeholders and delivering measurable improvement (new processes, people topics, etc.). Ideally, you have experience with the roll-out of e-invoicing and its implementation in existing processes

• You have a high level of initiative and inspiration with your innovative, entrepreneurial mindset

• You critically question existing processes and independently look for alternative solutions

• You enjoy working in a fast-changing, international environment. You are a dedicated team player, open, positive, flexible and professional; you are able to maintain team spirit and be a true role model

• You are fluent in English written and spoken, German fluency is a plus

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.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with 60% remote per week

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us