Supply Chain Trainee

Full-time, 38 hours a week 

Welcome to the challenging world of supply chain planning, where you will learn everything, you need to know about optimal goods flows. As a Supply Chain Trainee at Action in Zwaagdijk you will work on strategic decisions, analyse demand patterns and you will learn how to implement and optimise logistics processes.  

You will embark on an 18-month program consisting of three key pillars: professional development and cross-functional learning alongside the entire group of trainees, three 6-month rotations across multiple teams, and assignments & goals that will help you become a successful collaborator within your team.

By the end of this program, you will be a fully equipped professional, ready to contribute to Action’s future plans.
 

Your daily tasks

As a Trainee Supply Chain at Action, you can choose between two development tracks: Process Expert or Supply Chain Planner. In both, you will learn through hands-on experience with support from various teams.

Process Expert Track

You will contribute to improving Inbound Logistics processes, learning to simplify and scale operations. You will collaborate with IT, consultants, and the business to tackle challenges like improving visibility in Direct Import flow. You will also support major projects, such as opening new warehouses and implementing SAP S/4HANA. While you will not be expected to know everything from the start, experienced team members will guide you through the process.

Supply Chain Planner Track

You will ensure smooth logistics operations by communicating with suppliers and monitoring inbound planning. You will also work on improving supply chain processes and tracking logistics performance. Although you will be encouraged to take initiative, your team will support you as you learn and develop your expertise.

On a daily basis you will work on your assignments and prepare for your periodical assessments. 

Both tracks offer opportunities to grow and gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment, laying a strong foundation for your career at Action. Which one will you choose?
 

Your team

High-level planning is achieved with our 70-strong Supply Chain Planning team. With a global scope, a highly dynamic product range and a growing number of distribution centres, store hubs and cross-docks, you will face exciting challenges day in, day out. A sense of resilience is needed to deal with these challenges, which is why we invest in developing innovative tools as well as in everyone who works at Action. In short, we offer a vibrant work environment that will help you develop and grow. Many colleagues have already led the way and will be happy to guide you through our unique team and our varied work. 

Curious about your new colleagues? Your manager, mentor and teammates can't wait to support you during your traineeship.
 

What you offer

Supply chain at one of the fastest-growing retailers is an adventure you will embark on with a curious mind and an entrepreneurial spirit. You will grasp the tools and knowledge you need with both hands in order to take your next step as a professional. It goes without saying that you also have a keen interest in the trade and the retail industry.

You like a challenge and like to roll up your sleeves. With your proactive attitude, you can quickly switch between different parties and ensure a smooth process. Are you running into something? Then you immediately pick it up by working together with colleagues or making a proposal for a solution. In addition, you get energy from a dynamic, international environment and you know how to set priorities in your daily work.

Your background

• A completed MBO or HBO education in logistics or Supply Chain.
• 1-2 years of work experience preferably within retail;
• Good Excel skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office;
• Good command of English (spoken and written).

Necessary competencies

• Learning agility to be able to gain as much knowledge as possible from all your interactions and projects during the Traineeship.
• Analytical thinking to be able to assess situations and make data-driven decisions.
• Team support to communicate and collaborate effectively, embracing different perspectives.
   

What we offer

From our headquarters in the Netherlands, you will have an impact across the whole of Europe. We're now up to more than 2,600 stores in 13 countries and millions of smiles from our customers – and we're not stopping there, because we have big growth ambitions both for Action and you. Our growth means you can always take new steps to develop as a professional, whether that means a different position, an interesting innovation project or new skills. And you can do all that in a culture where we truly embrace our shared values: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness and respect. 

You can also count on Action for the following: 

• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action  
• Collective health insurance and travel allowance (Zwaagdijk is reachable from Amsterdam by car in just 30 minutes on uncongested roads) 
   

How we contribute to society

We are also working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children's Village? Or that our team reflects the diversity of our customers, representing 155 nationalities? Or that 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton already come from sustainable sources? Or that we only use energy-efficient LED lighting in almost all our stores? If you're curious about what other initiatives we're taking, join our team and see for yourself. 
 

Interested?

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who sees themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!  

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have. 

We give priority to internal colleagues who apply by May 22, 2025. External candidates will be considered from May 23, 2025 onwards.