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External Fulfillment Lead

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Zalando Sverige

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Netherlands , Bleiswijk

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Job Description:

Zalando is seeking a highly accomplished Fulfillment/ Site Lead (all genders) to oversee our sophisticated, 3PL-managed fulfillment center in Bleiswijk (near Rotterdam). This is a pivotal leadership mandate focused on steering one of our most technologically advanced sites toward its full operational potential. As the Site Lead, you serve as the primary ambassador for Zalando on-site. You will provide strategic direction to a dedicated local team—including a Service Provider Manager, P&O Site Lead, and IT infrastructure specialists—while serving as the principal liaison for our Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Your mission is to cultivate a high-performance ecosystem where cutting-edge technology and operational excellence converge.

Job Responsibility:

  • Strategic 3PL Partnership
  • Technological Stewardship
  • Operational Excellence & Optimization
  • Continuous Improvement (Lean)
  • Integrative Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in Contract Logistics or 3PL management
  • Genuine passion for the heartbeat of warehouse operations
  • Proven track record in automated e-commerce or fashion logistics
  • Adept at managing challenging operational scenarios
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant leadership experience in a complex fulfillment or logistics environment
  • Professionally fluent in both Dutch and English
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
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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