Equipment & Assets Manager

Full-time, 38 hours per week

Action is one of the fastest-growing retailers in Europe, with over 2,900 stores in 12 countries and an annual growth of more than 300 new stores. To support this growth, we have built an extensive distribution network with 15 distribution centers (DCs) in 7 countries, excluding hubs, cross-docks, and various logistics facilities. This network will continue to grow in the coming years, both in existing countries and in new ones.

In this dynamic and fast-growing network, it is crucial to ensure that assets and equipment are available on time across Europe to guarantee the continuity of our operations. Are you a strategically strong leader with experience in asset and equipment management within complex supply chain operations? Do you want to turn your vision for the future of supply chain assets into concrete results? Then read on…

Your daily Actions

As the Manager of Supply Chain Asset Management, you are responsible for the availability, reliability, and optimal use of essential assets and equipment within our distribution centers and transport network across Europe. You develop the plan for the acquisition, management, and maintenance of equipment such as trailers, material handling equipment (MHE), roll containers, pallets, and other systems. You ensure continuity, drive cost optimization, and provide sustainable solutions that contribute to Action's supply chain objectives. Additionally, you monitor service levels and KPIs of suppliers to ensure operational continuity and quality.

Meet your team

In this role, you will lead a team of three colleagues and report directly to the Supply Chain Facility & Equipment Manager. Together with your team, you will be part of the Supply Chain Facility team, consisting of 14 colleagues who work daily to provide optimal service to the logistics network and Stores.

This is you

You are a driven professional with a hands-on mentality, effortlessly combining daily operations with strategic planning. Additionally, you are a natural leader and able to engage stakeholders at all levels with your vision.

Furthermore, you possess the following qualifications:

• A completed academic degree in logistics, business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in asset and equipment management, preferably in a supply chain environment.
• Experience in strategic stakeholder management at a senior level, both internally and externally, in a complex and international environment.
• A strong focus on data-driven decision-making and analytical skills.
• Leadership experience and the ability to develop and inspire a team.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to lead/oversee negotiations.
• The ability to propose efficient and effective working methods with minimal complexity and execute them.
• Highly organized, able to structure activities and projects, and committed to meeting deadlines and guidelines.

What we offer

• 24 vacation days with the option to purchase 5 additional days (based on 38 hours per week)
• A good pension plan, collective health insurance, and travel expense reimbursement
• Short – and Long term incentives
• Company car or mobility allowance
• Company laptop and smartphone
• An extensive range of courses and training at our own Action Academy
• 15% employee discount on your purchases at Action
• Flexible working hours
• A job at a dynamic, international organisation with plenty of room to grow
   

How we contribute to the society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children's Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 159 different nationalities? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that almost all our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself. 
 

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite everyone who recognises themselves in this vacancy to apply. So take action and apply for this position now!

What Happens Next

1. Apply for the position.
2. We’ll review your application and get back to you promptly.
3. We’ll invite you for an interview to see if we’re a great match.
4. If selected, you’ll complete an online assessment.
5. Second interview: discuss the results and explore the role in depth.
6. If it’s a match, welcome aboard as our new Carrier Manager!

Join our dynamic team and be part of something bigger!