Senior Product Analyst - Network Planning (Logistics) - (all genders)

As a Senior Product Analyst, you will join a cross-functional team of analysts, engineers, and a product/program manager working together to improve Zalando's logistics network, while maintaining a collaborative, supportive, and respectful working environment.

The team builds and governs forecasting and planning solutions that impact operational performance, cost efficiency, and customer experience throughout Zalando Logistics Network., * Own model governance, accuracy tracking, monitoring, and performance evaluation of forecasting and network planning models

• Develop deep expertise in end-to-end Logistics Network Planning products, data flows, and analytical workflows
• Independently operate, troubleshoot, validate, and adjust Python-based models and pipelines in close collaboration with engineering teams
• Translate complex business needs into clear analytical requirements and structured problem statements
• Proactively manage model, data, and assumption changes (new market or warehouse integrations, etc.) - ensuring transparency and stakeholder alignment
• Pull and transform data from multiple sources using SQL and Python
• Partner closely with operations, engineering, warehouses, and transport teams, and all relevant teams to ensure models reflect operational reality
• Serve as the go-to analytical contact for new features, enhancements, and model-related decisions
• Leverage AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Claude, etc.) to increase analytical productivity and accelerate issue resolution

You bring strong experience in Data & Analytics with clear end-to-end ownership

• You possess advanced SQL skills (complex joins, aggregations, optimization) and Python exposure
• You have experience with forecasting and/or optimization models, backed by solid statistical thinking.
• You can translate business needs into actionable analytical solutions
• You collaborate effectively across stakeholders
• You clearly communicate model assumptions, performance, and trade-offs
• You have hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Claude, etc.)
• You have experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks) and familiarity with local development environments such as VS Code is a nice to have but not a must
• Experience in the logistics or supply chain domains would be beneficial

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
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working 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

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