Supply Chain Traineeship

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.  

Your daily tasks

As a Supply Chain Process Expert trainee, you will play a pivotal role in both transformative projects and the ongoing enhancement of our processes and systems. Your responsibilities will include streamlining our order picking procedure, addressing issues within our warehouse management systems, opening new international warehouses, and supporting on the integration of our latest ERP system across our entire supply chain network. Furthermore, you will serve as a vital resource for different Action departments, offering expert guidance on system and process inquiries. With an expansive network that includes over 2,600 stores, 12 distribution centers, hubs, and cross-docks, coupled with an ambitious strategy for growth, our supply chain is in a constant state of growth. In your trainee position, you will gain invaluable insights into optimizing supply chain processes and acquire a comprehensive understanding of Inbound, Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse, Outbound, and Transport systems and processes.  

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 also have the following: 

• Willingness to learn 

• One to two years' work experience (this can also be in another professional field)  

• Ability to communicate in English (spoken and written) 

What we offer

From our headquarters in the Netherlands, you'll have an impact across the whole of Europe. We're now up to more than 2,600 stores in 12 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. 

Interest?

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.