The Delivery - An Inside Zalando podcast

Neha sits down with Janine  to explain Project Management in fashion and tech retail  and unpack what her role entails and why it's important.

Neha touches on new projects that will transform the sector and opens up about the risks and best practice when it comes to new Project Management.

Neha's "pieces" reveal her passion for travel and her reasons for moving to Europe, what it takes to work on strategically important initiatives and the importance of designing projects with accessibility in mind.

You'll find Neha's articles on accessibility, that are mentioned in the podcast, here -https://medium.com/@nehajain_67217

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In the second of our episodes looking at how employee resource groups can improve  employee experience and onboarding within large businesses, Janine sits down with Hassan Elseoudy and Noor Malik, members of the Muslim Community ERG at Zalando to unpack why the community is so important to them and to the company.

Amongst Hassan and Noor's "pieces" are a football shirt, the abstract notion of "belonging"  Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace.

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Cassandra and Lisanne sit down with Janine to discuss their Hopes and objectives for the Black Employee Connection ERG at Zalando, the effects of the Black Lives Matter movement in the work environment and the evolving roles of ERGs within organisations.

From a Blackberry to The Matrix on VHS, the ‘pieces’ Cassandra and Lisanne bring into the studio reflect their passion for African American literature, and the value of diversity and community.

Janine sits down with Lilly Tonin from Lounge by Zalando to hear Lilly's insights into the home and lifestyle brands industry and how it works today as well as her career advice for anyone looking to take their first steps in the sector.

Lilly's three Pieces of Me reflect her passion for writing, how continual learning is the most important part of great leadership, and the importance of diversity within any large organisation.

Over the last few months we’ve heard some super-smart and inspiring pieces of wisdom and career advice from our guests. To make all this advice easily accessible, we have packaged them all together in this special episode. 

Our guests give us the lowdown on what it takes to succeed in the fashion and tech retail sector as well as more general insights into achieving your career goals. They touch on everything from how to find true purpose, understanding your own privilege and developing new ways of working.

Justin Rao sits down to talk to Janine to discuss the application of science in the world of fashion and tech retail. How do algorithms help drive customer value? How are the analysts in Justins team employed? How does Justin's background in economics shape pricing at Zalando.

Justin also gives us a glimpse of the future of e-commerce and brings with him 3 pieces that reveal his approach to leadership,  the value of purpose and the importance of family.

Andreas Antrup sits down with Janine and explains how the fashion and tech retail industry has completely transformed during  the twelve years that  he has been with Zalando. 

He also sheds light on the future of the industry as Zalando continues to evolve fashion and tech retail by connecting consumers and partners on the platform.  

Andreas' three "Pieces Of Me" reveal not only his urge to step out of his comfort zone but also how geese taught him the importance of personal responsibility.

Alexis and Juan delve into what it means to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, from personal experiences of finding acceptance to the importance of representation in the fashion and tech retail sector.

Amongst the items brought in by Juan and Alexis is a scrapbook page containing a surprising link to a shared experience in Berlin. Hit play and find out why these objects are so important to their personal lives, their careers, and the LGBTQIA+ community at Zalando and beyond.

Alexis' article: https://zln.do/448kvzv

In this chapter of 'Pieces of me', Director of Product, Platform and Partner Experience, Karyn Nehrbas explains the complexities of her role and discusses the exciting opportunities for growth in the B2B space at Zalando.

Karyn's three "pieces" emphasise the importance of well-being, family and the need for change and growth in any successful career. 

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Join Tino and Janine in an engaging conversation as they delve into the fascinating world of modern logistics and the pivotal role Tino plays in shaping its technical future.

In this must-listen episode, Tino shares three captivating "pieces" that intertwine personal anecdotes, technological marvels, and hilarious moments, providing a unique perspective on how computer science experiences, ranging from ancient eight-inch floppy disks to robot footballers, contribute to the evolution of logistics in 2023.

Prepare to be enlightened and entertained as Tino's stories shed light on the profound impact of logistics on our ever-changing world.