Senior Manager PS Cost Optimization (all genders)

Become a trusted partner for our business- and leadership teams on costing related topics. You’ll strengthen our activity based costing, cost driver-trees, project ROIs & costs of maintenance models and further analyse & optimise a) project prioritisation and b) the cost structure of Zalando’s platform business. Thus you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills to ensure operational performance and the development & tracking of related input & output KPIs.

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 

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

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• Prepare and present monthly cost performance for the Partner Services leadership team, providing actionable insights.

• Maintain and develop financial models, including the "cost-to-serve a merchant" model, leveraging cost information to support decision-making.

• Collaborate closely with the Partner Business, influencing cost-saving decisions behind driver trees through insights generation and data-driven reporting.

• Manage the alignment with Partner Business teams on target-setting for cost-per-unit, responsibilities on cost drivers and define ownership.

• Act as a trusted business partner for our Partner Platform Business on all cost-related topics. Leverage your expertise in *A*ctivity*B*ased*C*osting and financial analysis to drive cost optimization initiatives and support profitable growth.

• Actively participate in Project Reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews, ensuring that financial considerations are integrated into the project prioritisation and cost of maintenance decision-making processes.

• You are experienced in *A*ctivity*B*ased*C*osting and thus you know how to translate cost center budgets across the organisation into costs per activity

• You have a clear understanding of cost driver trees, costs of maintenance models and can develop and implement such

• You do not only understand the “cost to serve” models, but you can further strengthen such models

• You calculate project ROIs (pre- & post-calculations; OPEX, CAPEX) and can articulate the impacts to the business; knowing that savings are great, but optimization is king

• You are hands on, e.g. you work on details with the different team members and present the results for decision making (e.g. project prioritisation) to the leadership team

• You consider yourself as expert in cost optimization, while you enjoy collaboration with finance & business teams and thus transfer knowledge to the wider organisation

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 flexible hours and up to 60% remote

• 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

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando’s journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to becoming the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets. 

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 49 million active customers.

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Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.