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Senior Applied Scientist - Fulfilment Planning (all genders)

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Zalando

Sep 12

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Berlin

Requirements

  • Operations Research Expertise: You have a solid foundation in operations research, including experience with optimization, statistical methods, and system modelling such as discrete event simulation. You enjoy

Responsibilities

  • Simulation Development: Build and refine simulation models that replicate the complex behaviour of our logistics network. These simulations will help answer crucial business questions about warehouse configurations, transport capacity, inventory distribution, and order allocation strategies.
  • Collaboration & Integration: Work alongside software engineers to create a scalable simulation platform that integrates smoothly with our broader tech ecosystem. You’ll also collaborate with business analysts and product managers to ensure simulations reflect real business challenges and provide valuable insights.
  • Research & Innovation: Engage with the team on research efforts to explore new methodologies in system modelling, such as discrete event simulation and order synthesis. Your innovative solutions will enhance how we simulate real-world logistics behaviours, enabling better decision-making across the organisation.
  • Business Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders across different business units to understand their needs, guide their use of simulation tools, and provide strategic insights through your analysis and expertise.
  • Simulation Analysis: Design and conduct simulations to tackle key business questions. For teams without technical expertise, you’ll manage the entire process—from setting up experiments to interpreting the results—and present clear, actionable insights that support decision-making.

FAQs

Where is the job location for the Senior Applied Scientist position?

The job is located in Berlin.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

The position is offered as a full-time contract.

What is the primary focus of the Fulfillment Simulation Team?

The Fulfillment Simulation Team focuses on tackling the logistical challenges of e-commerce by simulating the flow of millions of orders across a complex logistics network.

What role will the Senior Applied Scientist play in the Fulfillment Simulation Team?

The Senior Applied Scientist will develop advanced simulations to optimize logistics operations and collaborate with engineers and business analysts to turn models into actionable insights.

What type of methodologies will the Senior Applied Scientist engage with?

The Senior Applied Scientist will explore new methodologies in system modeling, such as discrete event simulation and order synthesis.

What are some responsibilities of the Senior Applied Scientist?

Responsibilities include simulation development, collaboration with software engineers, conducting simulation analysis, and engaging with business stakeholders to provide strategic insights.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement at Zalando?

Yes, Zalando is committed to providing equal opportunities for career advancement and promotions to all employees.

What aspects of work-life balance does Zalando offer?

Zalando welcomes applications for both full-time and part-time positions to support employees' diverse needs with flexible work options.

How many customer orders does Zalando fulfill annually?

Zalando fulfills more than a hundred million customer orders every year.

Will there be opportunities for research and innovation in this role?

Yes, the role offers opportunities to engage in research efforts and explore innovative solutions in system modeling.

Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Zalando is a leading European online platform for fashion and lifestyle, offering a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products from various brands. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with a seamless and inspiring shopping experience, blending fashion with technology to create innovative solutions. The purpose of Zalando is to revolutionise the fashion industry by offering a diverse and inclusive shopping environment where customers can discover and purchase the latest trends and styles conveniently online. They aim to empower people to express their individuality through fashion while fostering sustainability and ethical practices within the industry.