Head of Department Logistics
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Requirements
- Completed degree or comparable education
- Several years of experience in logistics, ideally in a disciplinary leadership position with more than 20 employees
- Strong communication skills and ability to motivate the team
- Expertise in logistics processes, labor law, and works constitution act
- Use of operational KPIs as a control tool, identification of unused potential, and solid knowledge of occupational health and safety
- German at C2 level and English at B2 level
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🏠 Cost of Living in Gießen
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,343 monthly, which is €28,116 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Gießen. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €77,004 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Gießen
About Gießen
- •Diverse economy
- •Growing opportunities
Climate
- •Temperate climate
- •Moderate seasons
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Low crime rates
Healthcare
- •Good hospitals
- •Adequate coverage
Culture
- •Cultural venues
- •Local events
Nightlife
- •Bars and venues
Recreation
- •Parks
- •Sports facilities
Cost of Living
- •Moderate costs
- •Good value
Engagement
Europe's leading online multi-brand fashion and lifestyle platform, serving 61+ million active customers across 29 European markets with 7,000+ brands. Generating €15.3 billion in GMV and €10.6 billion in revenue annually (FY 2024), the DAX-listed company operates a consumer marketplace for apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty, alongside Lounge by Zalando (off-price), and a growing B2B ecosystem comprising ZEOS (logistics-as-a-service), Tradebyte, and SCAYLE. Following its transformative €1.1 billion acquisition of ABOUT YOU in 2025, Zalando employs ~16,100 people from 140+ nationalities.