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Junior Product Safety Manager (all genders)

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Zalando

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Sustainability
    Product
  • Berlin

AI generated summary

  • You need 2-3 years in retail/manufacturing, knowledge of GPSD, REACh, RoHS, strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Be proactive and adaptable.
  • You will manage compliance monitoring, coordinate global product safety tasks, handle invoices, support strategy development, deliver data insights, and report on KPIs autonomously.

Requirements

  • Min 2-3 years of work experience in the retail industry or manufacturing in the following sectors: apparel, footwear, accessories, ideally international experience.
  • Working knowledge of GPSD, REACh, RoHS, kids safety standards.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills.
  • Decision-maker personality with pragmatic approach.
  • Very strong in self-management with a distinct entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Very strong in Stakeholder Management and Communication.
  • Ability to cope with a rapidly changing environment, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Self-motivated, self-dependent and proactive.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for executing established monitoring and incident management processes to ensure non-compliances identified internally or externally are managed effectively.
  • Coordinating Product Safety operational daily tasks worldwide (Asia & Europe).
  • Being one of the main contact persons for external partners, laboratories and suppliers.
  • Responsible for Invoice management and supporting the budget planning.
  • Supporting the Manager and the Lead in developing strategies based on supplier and product/ material risk.
  • Delivering data insights to build smart testing concepts and to monitor the day to day compliance of our PL assortment.
  • Supporting continuous improvement compliance initiatives for monitoring products offered by Private labels.
  • Able to make decisions within stakeholders’ level of responsibility in mind, proactively coordinating bigger decisions and projects with Senior Managers/Team Leads.
  • Setting up monitoring/reporting (including KPI tracking) for own area and reports to team lead autonomously.

FAQs

What is the location for the Junior Product Safety Manager position?

The position is located in Berlin.

What type of contract is offered for this role?

The contract is full-time.

What job category does this position fall under?

It falls under the Applied Science & Research category.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Junior Product Safety Manager?

The responsibilities include executing monitoring and incident management processes, coordinating daily operational tasks worldwide, managing external partner communications, overseeing invoice management, and supporting continuous compliance initiatives.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have 2-3 years of work experience in retail or manufacturing sectors related to apparel, footwear, or accessories, along with knowledge of GPSD, REACh, RoHS, and relevant safety standards.

What skills are emphasized for this position?

Essential skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent stakeholder management and communication, decision-making capabilities, and a self-motivated, proactive approach.

What benefits does Zalando offer to employees?

Benefits include an employee shares program, discounts on fashion and beauty products, paid volunteering days, a hybrid working model, relocation assistance, health and wellbeing options, and mental health support.

How many remote working days are allowed per week?

Employees can work remotely for 60% (or more) of their time, as agreed upon by their team.

Is there support for family services?

Yes, Zalando provides family services, including counseling and support.

How can candidates apply for this position?

All applications must be submitted through the online form on the Zalando website; applications sent via email will not be accepted.

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.