Senior Controller Logistics Operations (all Genders) Gießen
Zalando
Senior Controller Logistics Operations (All Genders)
As Senior Controller Logistics Operations (all genders), you have the opportunity to actively shape the expansion of our logistics location in Giessen. You will use your experience in plant or process controlling to build the controlling processes of the location together with the local operational management, your line manager, and the operations controlling team in Berlin. You will support the team and the site management in important economic analyses.
Why This Role Is Exciting
In this position, you are significantly involved in the strategic orientation and development of the controlling processes.
Be Part Of The New Build: You are a decisive force from the start in the ramp-up and launch of the location. Your work shapes the development of processes and systems from the ground up.
Strategy & Development: You play a key role in the strategic orientation of the location. Together with your line manager, colleagues from Berlin, and other locations, you develop innovative controlling instruments such as real-time reports and quantitative forecasts. You review and integrate existing controlling processes and reporting tools.
Analyses & Decision Making: You report in collaboration with the senior controller directly to the site manager and support him and the operational management in strategic decisions. Your analyses and evaluations of economic, logistical, and operational key figures as well as business cases form the basis for these decisions.
Responsibility & Coordination: You ensure that all necessary data for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, investment controlling, and budgeting are provided. Creating presentations, ad-hoc reports, and variance analyses are also part of your tasks.
We Would Like To Get To Know You If
You have completed a business study (preferably with a finance focus) and have already gained around five years of experience in controlling and are passionate about this subject.
You have strong analytical skills, excellent numerical understanding, and solid knowledge of the accounting principles.
You use your structured and proactive approach to implement new processes in cross-functional teams, showing team spirit and a sense of responsibility – ideally complemented by initial management experience.
You excel in MS Excel, have experience with databases (e.g., SAP), and presentation tools (Google Slides) and communicate fluently in German and English.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Maybe you are the right person for this or another position!
Our Advantages
Zalando offers a range of benefits, here is an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about our offer.
Employee stock program.
40% discount on fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% discount on Zalando Lounge, discounts at external partners.
Two days of paid leave per year for voluntary activities.
Flexible working hours and home office (by agreement).
Permanent employment contract.
At least 27 vacation days per calendar year.
Relocation package (by prior agreement) if you move for your new role.
Family services, including counseling and support.
Options for health and well-being.
Support for mental well-being and coaching available.
Promotion of your development through our Zalando training platform and semi-annual peer-to-peer performance review.
Company canteen with employee prices and a balanced food and beverage offer.
Learn everything about Zalando and our values:
Zalando Giessen
Our European logistics network is growing: We are currently in the preparation phase for the opening of our new location in Giessen (Hesse), which is only one hour from Frankfurt am Main. The 130,000 square meter, state-of-the-art logistics center is operated by Zalando and is designed for up to 1,700 employees. From this location, customers in Germany and neighboring markets will receive their packages starting from summer 2026.
Our logistics employees ensure that more than 50 million Zalando customers in more than 25 European markets receive their orders reliably every day. Zalando now has a Europe-wide logistics network with twelve locations in seven countries. In Germany alone, around 6,000 employees from over 100 nations work at five Zalando logistics locations.
Our Mission Statement
Our vision at Zalando is to be there for all people. And this vision starts with hiring – we welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs, and with or without disabilities. It is important to us that you fit the role. You are welcome to refrain from including a photo and details about age and marital status in your application.
We want to offer you an excellent applicant experience. Please let us know if we can make arrangements for you, as we want to support you in the best possible way throughout the entire application process.
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