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About Action
Action is one of the fastest-growing retailers in Europe, with over 2,900 stores in 12 countries and an annual growth of more than 300 new stores. To support this growth, they have built an extensive distribution network with 15 distribution centers (DC’s) in 7 countries, excluding hubs, cross-docks, and various logistics facilities. This network will continue to grow in the coming years, both in existing countries and in new ones.
In this dynamic and fast-growing network, it is crucial to ensure that assets and equipment are available on time across Europe to guarantee the continuity of Action’s operations. Are you a strategically strong leader with experience in asset and equipment management within complex supply chain operations? Do you want to turn your vision for the future of supply chain assets into concrete results? Then read on…
Action is one of the fastest-growing retailers in Europe, with over 2,900 stores in 12 countries and an annual growth of more than 300 new stores. To support this growth, they have built an extensive distribution network with 15 distribution centers (DC’s) in 7 countries, excluding hubs, cross-docks, and various logistics facilities. This network will continue to grow in the coming years, both in existing countries and in new ones.
In this dynamic and fast-growing network, it is crucial to ensure that assets and equipment are available on time across Europe to guarantee the continuity of Action’s operations. Are you a strategically strong leader with experience in asset and equipment management within complex supply chain operations? Do you want to turn your vision for the future of supply chain assets into concrete results? Then read on…
Job inhoud
About the role
As an Equipment & Assets Manager, you will be responsible for the management of rolling equipment and related assets across all distribution centers (DC’s), including forklifts, pallets, trailers, and other logistics assets. You will lead a team that plays a crucial role in the setup, maintenance, and strategic expansion of our supply chain. Fleet management is a key focus of this role, requiring strong expertise in overseeing large-scale transportation assets.
Key responsibilities
As an Equipment & Assets Manager, you will be responsible for the management of rolling equipment and related assets across all distribution centers (DC’s), including forklifts, pallets, trailers, and other logistics assets. You will lead a team that plays a crucial role in the setup, maintenance, and strategic expansion of our supply chain. Fleet management is a key focus of this role, requiring strong expertise in overseeing large-scale transportation assets.
Key responsibilities
- Strategic Growth: Be part of expanding the DC network up to 40 locations in the coming years (3 new DC’s planned in 2025, and another 4 in 2026).
- Equipment & Asset Management: Oversee the maintenance and lifecycle management of rolling assets, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.
- Facility Management Structure: Oversee a centralized facility organization with regional facility coordinators and local teams.
- Material Handling & Fleet Management: Manage 1,700 trailers, 4,000 material handling units, and a vast volume of pallets and roll containers.
- Fleet Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to maximize uptime, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of transportation assets.
- Supplier Management: Maintain relationships with key suppliers for equipment and maintenance services.
- Contract Management: Work with procurement to centralize contract management and optimize supplier relationships.
- Data-Driven Maintenance Strategy: Monitor trends, equipment uptime, and maintenance needs in coordination with operations.
- Project Management: Oversee strategic site selection, construction guidance, operational efficiency, and lifecycle management of assets.
- Innovation & Sustainability: Focus on mechanization, battery technology, and strategic business cases.
Team & collaboration
The Equipment & Assets Manager leads a small highly strategic team of four professionals, ensuring seamless integration across various business functions. This team is responsible for forecasting, operational efficiency, procurement, and maintenance oversight. The regional facility coordinators do not fall under this role’s responsibility.
Collaboration extends across Action’s four supply chain regions across Europe, as well as external logistics partners. While certain operations are outsourced, Action retains strong control over its logistics processes to ensure efficiency and reliability.
The Equipment & Assets Manager leads a small highly strategic team of four professionals, ensuring seamless integration across various business functions. This team is responsible for forecasting, operational efficiency, procurement, and maintenance oversight. The regional facility coordinators do not fall under this role’s responsibility.
Collaboration extends across Action’s four supply chain regions across Europe, as well as external logistics partners. While certain operations are outsourced, Action retains strong control over its logistics processes to ensure efficiency and reliability.
Job vereisten
Candidate profile
- Background: Technical or facility management education with experience in logistics or supply chain management.
- Fleet Management Expertise: Strong background in managing transportation assets such as trailers and material handling equipment.
- Personality: A structured leader with a customer-centric, problem-solving, and pragmatic approach.
- Ambition: A forward-thinking professional focused on both organizational and team growth.
- People Management Skills: Ability to mentor and guide new team members in a dynamic environment.
- Experience: At least 10 years in a similar role, preferably with experience in major retail logistics operations.
- Languages: English required, Dutch is a plus.
Wat we bieden
What Action Offers
- Competitive Compensation: A strong financial package, including a base salary, performance-based STI and LTI bonuses, and a company car.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Be part of a fast-growing international company with numerous professional development prospects.
- Strategic Impact: A high-responsibility role with direct influence on supply chain efficiency and logistics expansion.
- Fast-Paced, International Environment: Work within a rapidly expanding business with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach.
- Professional Development: Access to leadership training and development programs to enhance strategic and operational skills.
- Collaboration with Industry Leaders: Engage with top logistics providers and suppliers to drive innovation and operational excellence.
- Sustainability & Innovation: Contribute to long-term business cases focusing on battery technology, automation, and supply chain efficiency.
- Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: A results-driven culture that values efficiency, offering flexibility to maintain a strong work-life balance.
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