Supply Chain Development Manager

Fulltime: 38 hours per week

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving innovation and improvement in supply chain operations? Do you thrive on collaborating with senior leaders to shape the future of business processes? If you're seeking a role where you can make a lasting impact, join us as a Supply Chain Development Manager and be part of Action's journey towards continuous improvement and success.
 

Your Daily Actions

As a Supply Chain Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting and challenging business leaders to define and implement strategic changes that drive expansion, efficiency and innovation. Your focus will be on long-term planning and defining impactful visions for outbound operations. This concerns anything contributing to delivering our Action stores across Europe, including distribution centres, transport, and facilities management.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to create and refine strategies that improve outbound supply chain operations and meet company objectives.
• Innovation: Develop forward-thinking programs and approaches that enhance the way we manage warehouse and store distribution.
• Business Support: Assist the Supply Chain Director in driving business planning and budget cycles, ensuring clear deliverables and high-quality presentations for the Executive Board.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across departments to align strategies and ensure smooth execution.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for optimisation and provide thought leadership to enhance operational effectiveness.

Meet Your Team

You’ll be part of the Supply Chain Strategy & Innovation team, a group dedicated to supporting the business in achieving its goals through strategic insight and innovation. Reporting directly to senior leadership, your efforts will be instrumental in shaping the future of Action’s supply chain.
 

This Is You

You’re an analytical and visionary leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and influencing senior stakeholders. You balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and are passionate about making a meaningful impact.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in supply chain strategy or a similar role, and preferably experience as an operational leader.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities, with experience engaging at senior levels.
• A proven ability to align cross-functional teams and drive collaboration.
• Affinity for budget planning and business performance analysis.
   

What We Offer

Surprisingly more! Based in our vibrant Netherlands headquarters, you’ll impact over 2,700 stores across 12 countries & our 15 DCs. Action’s ambitious growth means that you can take your career in exciting directions. Our team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment driven by teamwork, simplicity, and customer focus.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary & bonus structure.
• Company Car
• 24 holiday days, with an option to buy 5 more (based on 38 hours per week).
• Flexible hours and hybrid working environment.
• A 15% discount on Action purchases.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and collective health insurance.
   

How We Contribute to Society

We believe in making a positive impact on society and the environment. Through our various initiatives, such as sponsoring over 2,500 children in SOS Children’s Villages and ensuring sustainable sourcing for our products, we are committed to doing business responsibly. Join us and be part of a company that is focused on sustainability and social impact.
 

Interested?

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

What Happens Next

1. Submit your application.
2. We’ll review your application and respond promptly.
3. You'll be invited for an interview to see if we're a match.
4. If the first interview was positive, you'll complete an online assessment.
5. In the second interview, we’ll dive deeper into the role and your potential fit.
6. If it's a match, welcome aboard as our new Supply Chain Development Manager!

Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our supply chain!