About this role
About GEODIS
GEODIS aims to become the European leader in logistics services. To achieve this, GEODIS has established the STS policy: Stakeholders Total Satisfaction, meaning the total satisfaction of all our stakeholders.
Job Description
Do you want to build an efficient, safe, and customer-focused logistics operation for a leading fashion client? GEODIS is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to make a daily difference in Almere. You are responsible for the optimal handling of inbound and outbound goods flows, storage, and Value Added Services, ensuring quality, customer, and employee satisfaction. In the absence of the Site Manager, you assume overall responsibility for the site.
Your impact
As Senior Operations Manager, you directly manage 2–5 Operations Managers/Supervisors and oversee operational teams. You uphold operational policies, identify improvement opportunities, steer towards KPIs and SLAs, and maintain a healthy balance between quality, efficiency, cost control, and employee satisfaction.
What will you do?
Policy
Promote, monitor, and periodically evaluate operational policy as established by the Site Manager
Identify and formulate improvements for new logistics working methods and procedures
Implement guidelines after approval from the Site Manager
Budget/Finance
Operate within departmental budget framework and strive for set ratios
Weekly reporting to the Site Manager
Prepare pricing proposals for Value Added Services (VAS)
Contribute to departmental budgeting and cost control
Responsible for correct time registration and invoicing
Relationship Management
Strengthen internal networks with other sites; maintain external relationships with clients and suppliers
Manage supplier contracts
Serve as contact person for clients regarding operational matters
Operations
Deliver services to customers according to contract/SLA
Set operational objectives and standards
Ensure efficient planning and administration within operational processes, set priorities
Monitor processes, work instructions, quality, quantity, and continuity of service
Participate in multidisciplinary projects as project manager
Monitor SLAs, intervene/escalate when necessary
Quality
Achieve quantitative and measurable quality objectives (KPIs)
Minimize damages
Responsible for 5S quality methodology within the department
Maintain order and cleanliness in the workplace
Report KPIs using Balanced Score Card/Management By Facts
Reporting
Report financial and operational performance to the Site Manager
Ensure proper administrative processing in the WMS
Report on inventory management (accuracy and control of physical/system inventory)
Personnel & Organization
Lead, coach, evaluate, and develop employees according to procedures and regulations
Ensure optimal staffing (quality and quantity) together with de dedicated HR business partner
Facilitate team meetings, selection, onboarding, performance reviews, and development
Report deviations (accidents, near misses)
Responsible for correct time registration and personnel planning
Safety
Comply with safety guidelines and regulations
Ensure safety of employees and visitors
Identify hazardous situations and propose improvements
Quality, Safety & Environment
Act in accordance with STS-QSE policy (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000)
Adhere to procedures and guidelines as set out in the QSE management system
What do we offer?
A key role in an international, fast-growing organization in the fashion sector
Attractive employment conditions according to the CAO Beroepsgoederenvervoer
6.000 - 7.500 gross per month (full-time, 40 hours)
(Electric) lease car
24 vacation days + 3.5 ATV days
Bonus scheme
Modern, automated working environment in Almere
Room for entrepreneurship, development, and real impact
Nice extras:
Sports allowance of €50 per year
Lease-a-bike, also for (private) personal use
Additional vacation days based on age/years of service
Profile & Requirements
Logistics education at bachelor (HBO+) level or equivalent by knowledge/experience
Additional logistics training
Sound knowledge of logistics automation systems (WMS/TMS)
Experience with financial management and budgeting
Knowledge of administrative processes
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Social skills, persuasiveness, and negotiation ability
Analytical ability and vision to translate policy into practice
Fluent in Dutch and English (additional foreign language is a plus)
In possession of a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) or willing to obtain one
Apply now!
Do you want to take a key role in the logistics of tomorrow? Are you the Senior Operations Manager we are looking for? Apply now and help build the success of GEODIS in Almere!
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