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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailAt 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 youre 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 WED LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Create cuttingedge optimization products that recommend prices for over 300k items in 24 countries
Create and deliver against a longterm vision identify and prioritize problems and solutions build factbased business cases
Structure complex mathematical/economics topics into easytounderstand 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
WED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
Product management experience on a lead/principal level owning a longterm vision and roadmap using a datadriven 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 operations research data science or machine learning
Preferred Masters/PHD in economics or a science related field
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 youre 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.
our diversity & inclusion strategy: employee resource groups: OFFER Zalando provides a range of benefits heres 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 up to 60 remote per week actual practice is up to each team to best support theircollaboration 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 Learn all about Zalando and our values here: Experience: Staff IC
Full-Time