Process Expert Inbound Logistics

Are you looking for an expert role with a focus on processes, systems and improvement? Do you have an affinity with Direct Import and Transportation systems? Do you want to be part of a successful, growing organization? And do you want a business process & systems improvement role with growth and development opportunities to expand your career? If so, become a next level Process Expert Inbound Logistics now and hone your talent from our headquarters in Noord-Holland!

Your daily Action

Working at Action isn't like working at any other company. With more than 3000 stores, eighteen distribution centers, four hubs and two crossdocks centers and an ambitious growth plan, our supply chain is always evolving. Such changes include removing bottlenecks in the processes and systems, such as improving our visibility and traceability on our Direct Import flow. As an experienced Process Expert, you will take an active approach in implementations and improvements for Inbound Logistics, with a focus on simplicity and scalability. Your team will be the first point of contact for system-related projects, questions or issues, and you will work closely with IT, consultants and the business. During your work, you will coordinate with stakeholders and keep them informed.

We have a number of major challenges ahead of us, including opening new warehouses, new HUBs and new transportation lanes and implementing a TMS for Direct Import. We are looking for additional support as our team is heavily involved in these projects and is responsible for ensuring that these projects run smoothly on a day-to-day basis. 
 

Meet your team

The Process Improvement team is part of the Process Development and Support department in the supply chain and consists of Process Managers and Process Experts, each with their own area of expertise. We have Process Experts for Supply Chain Planning, Inbound, Distribution Centres, Outbound and Transport. As a team, you will ensure that Action's supply chain runs as smoothly as possible so the hundreds of thousands of products reach our 3000+ stores every day. Being able to improve the process is what drives us. 

This is you

You feel at home in a dynamic, vibrant environment. Your affinity with systems and your curiosity enable you to familiarize yourself with systems and processes in no time. You also take a structured approach to your work and have strong analytical skills. 

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or similar
• Three to five years of work experience in the transport and supply chain network field
• Demonstrable experience in process improvements
• You have a strong verbal and written communication skill in English

What we offer

You will work in a team of professionals within an international environment. Action has more than 3000 stores in 13 European countries and opens a number of new stores every week. The rapid growth of the organization continues continuously. Not only is Action growing, but there are also career opportunities for you to develop within the company.

• A job at the international headquarters of a dynamic company with plenty of room to grow
• Market-based salary based on a 38-hour work week
• 24 vacation days, with the option to purchase 5 extra days based on a 38-hour work week
• Flexible working hours in coordination with the team and direct manager
• Extensive range of education and training at our own Action Academy
• A company laptop and mobile phone
  
  

How we contribute to society

As a retailer with millions of enthusiastic customers, we take our responsibility for people and the environment. That is why we invest in solutions that reduce the impact on the environment and ensure better production conditions in the countries where we operate and manufacture. Click here for more information: Social Responsibility