THE ROLE AND THE TEAM
At Zalando pricing systems are a core element of our commercial operation. We are in charge of price optimisation across several business cases such as stock optimisation, competitive pricing and vouchers.
Guiding our business to commercial success requires state of the art forecasting and optimization tools to recommend optimal prices for these products, set up a competitive price environment and to ensure that we have the right level of logistics capacity to fulfill customer demand.
As Principal Product Manager ML - Pricing Platform, you will work with engineering, operations research, and machine learning teams to build the engineering backbone for our 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.
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 pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – 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
Shape the engineering infrastructure for cutting-edge optimization products that recommend prices for over 300k items in 24+ countries almost daily
Define a long-term vision to deliver against, identify and prioritize problems and solutions, build fact-based business cases
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
Lead the delivery with engineering, operations research, and data science teams in an agile development process
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
Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand, analyze, and clearly communicate business problems and priorities to engineering teams and business stakeholders
Very good understanding of econometrics, math, and statistics as well as Python/SQL skills
Experience in machine learning and data science/engineering
Preferred Masters/PHD in economics or a science related field
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)
2 paid volunteering days a year
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
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.
- We're building the ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle ecommerce.
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 promote an inclusive corporate culture that welcomes different perspectives and brings together people from diverse backgrounds. We want to ensure a non-discriminatory and supportive working environment for each of our employees to thrive. It’s a journey that all teams are on together, centered around the values we uphold.
- 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.
