TEAM LEADER LOGISTICS

What you are going to do:

We are looking for a department manager who was born for sports in the world of logistics. You have a passion for sports and knowledge of various expertise within logistics. Leading a team and growing it at the same time is second nature. Your own personal growth also plays an important role in this. You will ensure that orders will reach our customers on time. You will be the engine behind a smoothly running logistics operation and have the opportunity to show your leadership talent in an environment that is constantly moving forward.

🌍 You encourage your teammates (a team of 10-25 employees) to promote Decathlon's values.
📅 You are responsible for your team management in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, planning, contracts of team mates and offboarding
🏋️‍♀️You motivate your team members to get the best out of themselves and take both their sports career and personal development to the next level. So you will make sure they come happy to work
♻️ You are in the lead for daily operational tasks. You will coordinate all logistics activities in our state-of-the-art warehouse during one of your 'duty manager' shifts.
🤝 You always think one step ahead and with your enthusiasm you easily attract new colleagues to your team.
🗣 You work with KPIs. Together with the management team, you ensure sharp forecasting (daily, weekly, monthly and yearly) to achieve these goals. Including safety management: You make sure that you and every team member knows the safety procedures. And make sure the work space is safe to work. Together we contribute to the success of Decathlon.
📝 You always continue to develop yourself through the training courses we offer. This way you continue to increase your personal skills and knowledge. A win-win!

Duty manager:

We work with morning and afternoon shifts (and night shifts during peak seasons). During these shifts we will be needing someone who is responsible for the warehouse (all of the processes and all the employees). And we divide these shifts among our team leaders. This means you will be duty manager for an average of 10 shifts per months. During these shifts you will make sure that everything is going well in the warehouse, and for example you will be responsible for:

• Processes are up and running

• 90 -140 team mates per shift

• Communication with internal/external stakeholders during the shift

• Acting during accidents or evacuation

  
  

You will bringing these talents to Decathlon:

For the role of Department Manager Logistics you have management knowledge and/or experience. We are looking for someone with at least a completed MBO 4 education and demonstrable knowledge of logistics processes, or other relevant work experience. Your enthusiasm and commitment are also the most important! You set your own personal mission when you start working with us.  Every month you discuss your goals with your manager. This contributes to your development, so that you know clearly which direction you are going. Do you tick these boxes? There's a good chance it's a match.

🎯 You have a good sense of what the customer (B2C and B2B) wants. With your knowledge and energy you will make sure the processes run smoothly and customers remain loyal to our branch.
🏋️‍♀️ You were born for the world of sports, dare to be yourself and are proactive.
🕐 You are flexible in working hours and available 38 hours per week (including a regular weekend day)
🤝A flexible team player, we believe that teamwork and flexibility is the key to success.
📝You are familiar with working with daily, weekly and monthly forecasting. 
🗣 You have an excellent command of the English language and have a valid passport in one of the EU countries.
🌍 As an ambassador of Decathlon and of our planet, you are committed to making the sports world more sustainable.
✅ You live by these four values: authenticity, responsibility, generosity and vitality.
🗣 You have a background in logistics management, supply chain management or other 'management roles'. Leadership is in your nature and you are enthusiastic about helping others grow.

Good to know:

• You are available for 5 days (which includes one weekend day)

• During your workweek you are available to cover a morning or afternoon shift to be duty manager for our warehouse

• In high season you are available to cover a duty shift during night shifts

Why you want to work at Decathlon

Working at Decathlon offers you good work atmosphere, growth and fun. At Decathlon we work every day on our passion for sport, sustainable growth ambition and a warm team feeling.

🏃‍♂️ Our sports culture challenges you to exercise more and to continuously learn.
🚀 Achieve your goals and grow into a senior role or managerial position.
💰Your starting salary is €2950. You also have a chance to win monthly bonuses (based on national performances)
💰 Allowances Saturday and in the evening (between 22:00 and 07:00) of 50%. Sunday and holiday allowance of 100%
🌟 You get 8% holiday pay and have 24 holiday days to fully recharge.
🎉 Get sports gear (of our Decathlon brand) with a 20% discount in our Dutch stores or online. 
📚 Continue to develop yourself with our range of training courses. 
📊 As an employee you can become a co-owner and be part of our success story!
🚲 You will receive 100% travel expenses reimbursement if you come by bike or travel by public transport. You will receive a 50% reimbursement for traveling by car (€0.23 per km, max. 30 km for a single trip).
☀️ You have access to (sports) coaching! Decathlon gives you access to Open Up: a platform that helps you train for a marathon or find your body balance.
🎉 The annual team outings, parties and ski trips are of course indispensable. 
📝First contract of 12 month (with 2 months probation period). Second contract: one year extra or permanent contract)

What does Decathlon stands for:

We are much more than a sports brand. Decathlon stands for a sustainable sports world. Our mission is 'to move people through the wonders of sports'. We make the positive effects of sport accessible to everyone. All our products, technologies and innovations are focused on a positive impact on people and the planet. In the shops you can rent things, have your sports gear repaired and buy second-hand products. Do you also have such a passion for the world of sports? Read more about our sustainable development here.