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Process Expert: Logistics Facilities

Action

Zwaagdijk-Oost
Full-time
0-2 years experience
Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 3 days

Key Skills

Process Optimization
Root Cause Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Logistics
Stakeholder Management
Business-IT Translation
Incident Management
User Acceptance Testing
End-to-End Testing
Production Acceptance Testing
SAP
Material Handling Equipment Systems
Process Documentation
Continuous Improvement
Analytical Problem-Solving
Project Coordination

Job Description

Process Expert SC Facilities Fulltime (38 hours per week) Are you ready to improve and optimize Supply Chain Facility processes within one of Europe’s fastest-growing retailers? As Process Expert SC Facilities, you play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the processes and systems that keep our Supply Chain network running efficiently. From supporting distribution centers across Europe to collaborating with IT and business stakeholders, you ensure our Facility processes are reliable, scalable, and future-proof. You will become part of the SC Support & Process department, where process management, project management, and analytics come together to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across our Supply Chain organization. This is your daily action Optimize & Improve: Analyze facility process, system, and MHE performance issues, identify root causes, and translate findings into practical improvements. Bridge Business & IT: Work closely with Facility departments, Distribution Centers, Transport, and Planning teams to understand operational challenges and translate business needs into clear IT specifications. Problem & Incident Management: Manage and resolve process-related issues, incidents, and bottlenecks across DC and Transport operations, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders. End-to-End Implementation: Follow facility process and system improvements from initial opportunity identification through to implementation, system go-lives, and on-site support for new DC openings. Testing & Quality Assurance: Prepare, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), End-to-End testing, and Production Acceptance testing for system releases and SAP/facility process changes. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Design, document, and standardize process flows, work instructions, and training materials to share best practices across the European network. System & Access Management: Manage authorization profiles, user roles, and registration of improvement proposals in designated systems. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the organization's continuous improvement methodology (BLUE) to ensure scalable, future-proof facility operations. This is your team You will join the Processes & Systems department within the SC Support & Process organization. This department consists of multiple teams focused on process optimization, systems support, training, and continuous improvement across the entire end-to-end Supply Chain. Together, the team ensures stable and scalable Supply Chain operations while supporting the rapid international growth of Action. This is you You are analytical, structured, and solution-oriented. You enjoy improving processes, working closely with different stakeholders, and translating operational challenges into practical solutions. You can easily switch between operational support and strategic improvement initiatives and feel comfortable working in an international environment. In addition: You have a Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. You have 1-3 years of relevant work experience in a process-focused role within Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport, or Facilities. You have experience in retail or a fast-paced operational environment (a strong plus). You have an affinity with IT systems and process improvement, with hands-on experience or familiarity with SAP, MHE systems, or related enterprise tools. You have practical experience with testing activities (such as UAT) and contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives. You communicate fluently and confidently in English (written and verbal), easily connecting business needs with IT partners and international stakeholders. You bring a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving with excellent planning and organizational skills. You are a proactive team player with a strong customer service mindset, comfortable supporting multiple projects across European sites. What we offer Surprisingly much! From our international headquarters in the Netherlands, you have an impact on what happens in our stores across Europe. We have great growth ambitions — for Action, and for you. Because our growth means you can always take new steps: a different position, an interesting innovation project, new skills — you can continue to develop as a professional. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness and respect. Curious exactly how many customers, stores and countries that is today? See our latest facts & figures. Did you know that you can also count on us for: 24 vacation days with the option to purchase 5 additional days (based on 38 hours) Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours (minimum 3 days in office) in consultation with your team 15% staff discount in Action stores Shuttle bus to and from Hoorn station & International HQ Mobility allowance and a pension scheme (Zwaagdijk-Oost is easily accessible, only 30 minutes from Amsterdam - without traffic!) How we contribute to society If you only know Action from our stores, working here opens up a different world. Behind the scenes, we're working hard on our impact on people and planet — from how we source our products to who we choose to stand behind. See where we stand today on sourcing, energy and packaging: company.action.com/planet-new. And meet the causes we back, including SOS Children's Villages: company.action.com/partnerships-new. Curious what else we're doing? Join our team and find out for yourself. Interested? We're proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in this vacancy to apply. So take action — respond to this vacancy now! What happens next: A response to your application within 14 days (usually sooner) An initial call with someone from the recruitment team A first conversation with the hiring manager and a colleague An online assessment, so we can get to know you better Final Interview Welcome to Action Throughout the process, your recruiter is your single point of contact for any questions. Integrity matters to us, so a pre-employment screening may be part of this process. Ask your recruiter for details.

Core Responsibilities

Analyze and improve facility processes, systems, and material handling equipment performance, while resolving operational issues across distribution centers and transport. Coordinate testing, implementations, documentation, access management, and knowledge transfer, working with business and IT stakeholders across European sites.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is required, along with 1–3 years of relevant process-focused experience. Candidates should have familiarity with SAP or related systems, practical testing experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and fluent written and spoken English.

Benefits

  • 24 Vacation Days
  • Option to Purchase 5 Additional Vacation Days
  • Hybrid Working Policy
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • 15% Staff Discount
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Mobility Allowance
  • Pension Scheme

About Action

Industry: Retail

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Working at Action is different to working anywhere else. The core of what we do is simple: surprising our customers with a broad and ever-changing assortment of everyday necessities (like cleaning or sanitary products) or products that make daily life easier or more enjoyable, always at the lowest price. And we’re not doing this alone. We provide jobs to more than 84,000 colleagues helping us build on our success and a great shopping experience for our customers. Action is growing fast and our growth will continue in the coming years. The first store opened in 1993, and today, we have over 3,400 stores across 16 countries – with more opening every week. Our growth comes with a responsibility that we accept and embrace. We believe that it is possible to continue to offer our surprising assortment at the lowest price, while improving the quality and sustainability of our products. We make sure Action customers feel good about their visit to our stores – small prices, big smiles. Being cost-conscious makes us, by nature, very aware of conserving resources and limiting waste. Even so, we have an ambitious sustainability agenda and have made a lot of progress in recent years. Serving our customers, our employees are the beating heart of Action. Next to our formula, they are the foundation of our success. At Action, you can expect personal attention, strong benefits, safe working conditions, and ample opportunities for personal growth and development. Every new store we open means new jobs. We create thousands of new jobs yearly, on every level. We work together to grow Action. And as Action grows, we all grow with the company.

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