About the job
At Zalando forecasting and optimization is at the core of our commercial operation. Guiding our business to commercial success requires state of the art forecasting and optimization tools to help determine how much of each product to buy, to recommend the best prices for these products, and to ensure that we have the right level of logistics capacity to fulfill customer demand.
As Principal Product Manager - Elasticity based Pricing , you will work with engineering, operations research, and machine learning teams to build sophisticated forecasting and optimization products that drive our pricing decisions. In an agile development process, you will understand stakeholder needs, work with the engineering and operations research teams to come up with solutions, drive delivery and prioritise development. Ultimately, you’re the one responsible for delivering the right product, even if that means challenging existing processes and setups. As the key interface between Business, Engineering and Data Science, your decisions will impact the millions of Zalando shoppers and the daily prices they see on our platform, having a direct and measurable impact on the bottom line of our business.
WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
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Create cutting-edge optimization products that recommend prices for over 300k items in 24+ countries
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Create and deliver against a long-term vision, identify and prioritize problems and solutions, build fact-based business cases
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Structure complex mathematical/economics topics into easy-to-understand messages and communicate effectively across all levels. Work with the team and stakeholders to develop and prioritize epics and user stories
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Lead the delivery with engineering, operations research, and data science teams in an agile development process
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
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Product management experience on a lead/principal level, owning a long-term vision and roadmap, using a data-driven approach to identify problems and guide the implementation of solutions in line with the vision
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand, analyze, and clearly communicate business problems and priorities to engineering teams and business stakeholders
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Very good understanding of econometrics, math, and statistics as well as Python/SQL skills
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Experience in operations research, data science, or machine learning
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Preferred Masters/PHD in economics or a science related field
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
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.
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Employee shares program
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40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
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2 paid volunteering days a year
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Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
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Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
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27 days of vacation a year to start
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Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
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Family services, including counseling and support
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Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
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Mental health support and coaching available
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
Top Skills
What We Do
Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us:
Our position and vision:
- We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle
- Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty
- Our vision is to become The Starting Point For Fashion.
Our offering:
- Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels
- 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 friends of our brand.
- Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs.
Our beliefs:
- Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I
- We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.
