THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Our Sustainability and Compliance team leads strategic initiatives across Zalando's pan-European network to minimize environmental impact and drive circular economy practices. We navigate complex regulatory landscapes to ensure our business models remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with our commitment to sustainable fashion e-commerce. As an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Analyst, you will lead compliance efforts across complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks. In this high-impact, cross-functional role, you will combine data-driven analysis and stakeholder management to develop innovative compliance solutions, optimize costs, and champion sustainable business practices across product waste streams, including packaging, electronics, batteries, and textiles. Find out more about sustainability and compliance at Zalando: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do
WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
- Oversee end-to-end compliance reporting and regulatory tracking across European markets for packaging, electronics, batteries, and textile waste streams.
- Turn complex waste and sales datasets into actionable insights, building robust models to track volumes, predict fee structures, and optimize compliance costs.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including logistics, product, and legal, to integrate sustainable compliance mechanisms into core business workflows.
- Collaborate directly with external Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), environmental agencies, and auditors to verify data integrity and maintain smooth operational relationships.
- Lead the implementation of scalable digital tools and reporting frameworks that support our transition toward circular business models.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here's an overview of what you can expect.
- 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
- 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando,
- 30% off Lounge by Zalando,
- discounts from external partners
- Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
- Company pension scheme
- Employee shares programme
- Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub Mental health support and coaching
- Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle - one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds. We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential. We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know - we are here to assist you. Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
It's the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets. Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests. Our values do.More - our sustainability strategy Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/insidezalando
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