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Job Description

Part-time or Fulltime (28-38 uur per week) Are you looking for a job with plenty of opportunities for development and career growth? As a Supply Chain Planning Support Specialist, you act as the vital link between suppliers, Supply Planners, Capacity Planners, and distribution centers. You serve as the primary point of contact for these stakeholders on behalf of the Supply Chain Planning department, providing support for operational processes. Are you ready for a dynamic role within Action’s supply chain? This is your daily action Ensuring the smooth execution of logistics activities in and around the distribution centers. Proactively engaging with suppliers to confirm scheduled orders, deliveries, and various logistics processes. Providing support to Supply Planners, Capacity Planners, suppliers, and distribution centers (both domestically and internationally). Entering and modifying orders in SAP and monitoring inbound planning via the online supplier portal. Identifying improvements to optimize the operational processes of the Supply Chain Planning Support team. Tracking and monitoring the performance of logistics service providers. Building a broad foundation of knowledge and experience in logistics and supply chain planning, paving the way for future career advancement. Meet your team Supply Chain Planning at Action operates at a top-tier level, driven by our 70-member team. With a global scope, a highly dynamic product range, and an ever-growing network of distribution centers, stores, hubs, and logistics cross-docks, you will face engaging challenges every single day. Navigating these requires resilience—which is why we invest heavily in both innovative tooling and the professional development of all our people. For example, through an extensive training program. In short: a vibrant work environment where you can take your next career steps. Many colleagues have come before you, and they’ll be happy to help you find your way within our unique international team and our multifaceted supply chain operation. This is you You enjoy a challenge and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves. With your proactive attitude, you can quickly coordinate with various parties to ensure processes run smoothly. Run into an issue? You tackle it immediately by collaborating with colleagues or proposing a solution. You work with precision and enjoy handling administrative tasks. You also like connecting with others and possess strong communication skills. Furthermore, you thrive in a dynamic, international environment and know how to set priorities in your daily work. In addition: A completed MBO or HBO (vocational or higher professional) degree in logistics or supply chain. An affinity for logistics, supply chain, and retail. Strong Excel skills. A good command of English, both spoken and written. With Dutch being a plus. What we offer Surprisingly more! 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. Wist je dat je bij ons ook kunt rekenen op: 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 / company car 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. There's a lot happening behind the scenes, including how we work to make a positive impact. Our Action Sustainability Programme (ASP) sets out clear ambitions and goals across four pillars: People, Planet, Product and Partnership. 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 job application within 14 days (usually sooner) An initial interview with your future manager and a colleague An online assessment, so we can get to know you better A final interview Welcome to Action Throughout the entire process, your recruiter will be your primary point of contact for any questions you may have. Integrity is important to us. For this reason, a pre-employment screening may be part of the process. Feel free to ask your recruiter for further details.

Core Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics activities between suppliers, planners, and distribution centers, and support operational processes across domestic and international operations. Enter and update orders in SAP, monitor inbound planning through the supplier portal, track logistics provider performance, and identify process improvements.

Requirements

Applicants need a completed vocational or higher professional degree in logistics or supply chain, an interest in logistics, supply chain, and retail, and strong Excel skills. They should have good spoken and written English, with Dutch considered an advantage, and be proactive, precise, communicative, and able to prioritize in a dynamic international environment.

Benefits

• 24 Vacation Days
• Option to Purchase 5 Additional Vacation Days
• Hybrid Working Policy
• Flexible Working Hours
• 15% Employee Discount
• Shuttle Bus
• Mobility Allowance
• Company Car
• Pension Scheme
• Training Program
• Career Development Opportunities