Lead Logistics Operative

Department: Logistics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dieren, Netherlands

Reporting To: Logistic Manager

Description

• Build a strong understanding of Arcavindi’s end-to-end logistics operations and stock flow.
• Learn operational priorities across check-in, sorting, packing, dispatch, and returns.
• Develop confidence using internal systems, workflows, and quality standards.
• Support safe and accurate stock processing while learning wider operational responsibilities.
  
  

• Become a reliable go-to person for operational support and process guidance.
• Help maintain work flow efficiency across logistics areas during busy periods.
• Support onboarding and informal coaching of newer operatives.
• Identify and escalate stock discrepancies, operational risks, or bottlenecks quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrate strong ownership of quality, organisation, and stock handling standards.
  
  

• Lead by example in maintaining productivity, accuracy, and safe working practices.
• Support smooth coordination between logistics and other operational departments.
• Take ownership of operational areas, ensuring standards are consistently maintained.
• Contribute ideas and practical solutions to improve layouts, processes, and team efficiency.
• Support operational readiness during peak trading periods, process changes, or new initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional standards of stock accuracy, handling, and organisation.
• Support the smooth day-to-day flow of logistics operations across departments.
• Act as a trusted operational support for colleagues and new starters.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline workflows.
• Protect the integrity and value of vintage and precious goods through exceptional care and attention.
• Promote a safe, organised, and proactive warehouse culture.
• Support the achievement of departmental productivity and quality targets.
  
  

• Process, inspect, organise, and dispatch stock to the highest operational standards.
• Process Oversight: Serve as the primary contact for technical issues.
• Operational Support: Manage team calendars, meeting schedules, travel arrangements, and documentation.
• Administration: Process reports, manage team databases, and handle logistics.
• Workflow Coordination: Assist Team Leads with task distribution and throughput.
• Equipment Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert for EPT and Reachtruck operations.
• Process Improvement: Streamline team processes to enhance efficiency.
• Communication Bridge: Facilitate clear directives between management and the floor in English.
• Support workflow coordination across logistics functions during daily operations.
• Assist with prioritisation of workload and movement of stock between departments.
• Handle vintage, fragile, and high-value goods with exceptional care and accountability.
• Support onboarding and cross-training of operatives across logistics functions.
• Escalate operational issues, stock discrepancies, damages, or process concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate digital records using internal systems.
• Help maintain high housekeeping, organisation, and safety standards across logistics areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational problem-solving.
• Provide hands-on support during peak periods and changing operational demands.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in logistics, warehouse, fulfilment, or stock control environments.
• Expert-level process knowledge and certified proficiency in EPT/Reachtruck.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and stock flow processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to work efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
• Confident supporting and guiding others in operational best practices.
• Physically capable of safely lifting and moving items up to 30kg.
• Comfortable adapting in a fast-paced and evolving operational environment.
• Basic IT competency for inventory systems and operational data entry.
• Positive, dependable, and collaborative approach to teamwork.
  
  

• Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple schedules, priorities, and logistics.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written English skills for reporting and coordination.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve conflicts, remove blockers, and manage contingencies.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in MS Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools (e.g., Notion or Asana).
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate with diverse team members and maintain a positive work environment.