Logistics Supervisor
Key Skills
Job Description
In a nutshell
At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries and providing high-quality, fresh products to our customers with our innovative and sustainable app-only service. We do almost everything in-house, developing cutting-edge technologies and processes to ensure we continue to grow rapidly without missing a beat. We have recently opened our brand new Distribution Centre (DC) in Geldermalsen where the product is fruit and vegetables and the mission is to provide convenience, freshness, exceptional service and the finest produce to our customer.
With over 200 team members in each DC, everyone works hard to ensure timely delivery. Shoppers gather groceries, while lead shoppers and Supervisors lead and streamline operations. As an Operations Supervisor, you'll oversee daily operations in our DC and ensure our customers receive their groceries on time. You'll also have the chance to lead improvement projects to boost efficiency. Join us and make a difference!
If you are interested in staying up to date with leadership opportunities within Picnic, join the Leadership in Operations Network.
Tricks of the Trade
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Running a Shift: As an Operations Supervisor, you'll have about three or four Supervisor days each week. On these days, you'll ensure daily operations run smoothly.
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Working on Improvement Projects: Spend the remaining days per week managing data-driven projects to enhance FC processes. You'll be the project manager responsible for implementing these improvements.
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Problem Solving: Stay calm and fix issues swiftly with the help of a team of shift leads and lead shoppers.
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Leading a Team: Motivate and coach your team, fostering a happy and comfortable work environment!
We’re Looking For:
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HBO (Bachelor's) degree in Supply Chain, Logistics/Fulfillment, or Hotel and Event Management
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1 to 6 years of relevant experience, such as a Team Lead
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Quick thinker with strong problem-solving skills
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Experience analyzing data in Excel/Google Sheets and managing improvement projects
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Full-time availability with flexible working hours; shifts start at 05:30 or 16:00, varying by location
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Fluency in English, with Dutch as a plus
Picnic Perks
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Free Fresh Meal, Coffee, and Snacks: Enjoy meals prepared by our chefs, plus coffee and snacks to keep your energy up.
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Lease Car and Travel Allowance: Lease car available. Travel allowance of €0.21 per km for distances over 10 km from the FC.
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Vacation Days: 25 holidays based on a 40-hour full-time contract.
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Pension: A flexible company pension called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.
Core Responsibilities
The Operations Supervisor oversees daily distribution center activities to ensure timely grocery delivery and manages data-driven projects to improve efficiency. They are also responsible for motivating and coaching the team to maintain a productive and positive work environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field and possess 1 to 6 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills in Excel or Google Sheets and the ability to work flexible full-time shifts are required.
Benefits
- Free fresh meal
- Coffee and snacks
- Lease car
- Travel allowance
- 25 vacation days
- Flexible company pension
About Picnic
Industry: Retail
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
At Picnic, we’re a team of inventors, builders, dreamers, and best-in-class operators! With our app-only business model and custom-built in-house supply chain, we're revolutionizing the way people buy groceries and eat every day. We're growing across the Netherlands, Germany, France, and beyond. One of the things that makes Picnic different is that we handle almost everything ourselves: from forecasting and building automated warehouses to designing custom electric vehicles and writing our own software. It gives us total freedom to experiment with bold, new ideas (which we do a lot!). We love to challenge ourselves and learn by doing. The best way to grow here? By taking ownership from day one and pushing boundaries every single day. As a diverse team of over 85 nationalities, there’s always something happening - whether you’re into sports, board games, charity work, dancing at our legendary Picnic festival, or licorice tasting (yes, really!). Our scale-up culture means you get to own your work and bring fresh ideas to life. If you’re looking to make a real impact, reach out. We’d love to hear from you!