As an Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager at Picnic, you establish stable, high-performance processes and continuously improve them using data and clear KPIs. You own the day-to-day performance of your area, lead multiple shifts and teams, and translate analysis into concrete actions that improve safety, quality, and productivity. Through hands-on leadership and strong process discipline, you turn insights into consistent execution on the floor.​

Tricks of the trade

• Lead daily operations: Supervise 1 shift on the floor each week, and use insight to drive process improvements and operational excellence​
• Area ownership: Own day-to-day and weekly performance of your area (inbound or outbound), delivering on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery KPIs.​
• Hands-on Leadership: Lead teams across multiple shifts, driving engagement, retention, and strong captain leadership on the floor. ​
• Incident & Planning Management: Handle major incidents, set productivity inputs, and manage planning escalations when needed.​
• Continuous Improvement: Lead improvement initiatives and support Lean activities that remove friction from daily operations. ​
• Performance Management: Drive shift-level results on delivery capacity, UPH, cost, completeness, timeliness, and perfect deliveries.​

What you bring 

• Master’s degree in relevant field​
• 3+ years Supply Chain experience​
• Comfortable managing high-volume, high-SKU workflows​
• Strong analytical skills, with a high level of competence in data analysis tools ​
• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives​
• Fluent in English​, Dutch is a pre
• Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment​
• Lean/continuous improvement experience​ is a pre
• Proven ability to lead teams ​is a pre 

Picnic perks

You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:

• 25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries
• The option to lease a car
• You’ll get freshly prepared, healthy breakfast, lunches (and dinner at the FC) as well as delicious snacks and drinks available at all Picnic locations
• A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.
• Picnic laptop and smartphone
• An awesome scale-up atmosphere with the freedom to drive your own projects and the opportunity to have an impact!
• The chance to work in an international environment with motivated team members & legendary company events
• Many internal learning and development possibilities as well as professional soft skill & leadership trainings at a specialized external party
• We have Fulfilment Centres across The Netherlands in the following locations: Utrecht, Ridderkerk, Berkel en Rodenrijs, Dordrecht, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen.

In a nutshell 

Please note our final application deadline is Sunday 24th May.

Are you (almost) graduated and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-growing environment? Join us on a journey to shape the future of grocery shopping!

During this Fast Track to Leadership program, you’ll dive into all operational aspects of Picnic. We’ll coach you to become a true leader in one of our Fulfilment Centers and teach you to supervise 100+ people per day. Additionally you will get more and more project responsibility over time, helping to increase the overall efficiency in our FC’s and supply chain. You can take complete ownership over those projects, but don’t worry, it’s OK to make mistakes!

You will develop your soft skills through training sessions and on the job learning, related to topics such as: providing constructive feedback, getting to know your own leadership style, and managing projects from A to Z. Next to that you will improve your hard skills by the use of our tech and analytical tools.

What you’ll do

Traineeship Year 1: Building expertise and leadership skills 

• Onboarding: One-month immersive training with fellow trainees, workshops, real improvement cases, and site visits to expand your network and supply chain knowledge.

• Operational Management: Rotate through leadership roles in Fulfilment, receive mentorship, and take ownership of operations within two months..

• Analytics: Use floor insights to lead improvement projects, boost efficiency, and customize your development with your team lead.

• Leadership: Become a team lead at your FC, receive training on delivering feedback, recruit new employees, and develop your people skills.

Traineeship Year 2: Leading for impact

• International experience: Opportunity to work at an international Fulfilment Centre (e.g., Paris, Berlin, Hamburg), sharing insights and learning from global teams. 

• Taking ownership: Engage in larger projects covering various aspects of our supply chain, such as optimizing purchasing orders or supporting the launch of new automated FCs or DCs. Leverage your insider knowledge and data-driven project management skills to elevate Picnic's supply chain to the next level. 

Future Opportunities: upon completing the Fast Track to Leadership program, you can step into the role of an experienced Operations Manager or explore various supply chain leadership options within Picnic.

About you

• You are a Master's degree graduate with a specific interest in logistics and supply chain

• You have 0-2 years of full-time work experience

• You gained your first leadership experience with for example a board year, committee work, or voluntary projects

• You're fluent in English

• You possess strong analytical skills making you able to quickly grasp numerical data

• You're ready for a hands-on, operationally-focused role

• You do not shy away from early morning supervisor shifts

• You're eager to make an impact and grow in an innovative company

• You have an EU working permit

Picnic Perks  

You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:

• 25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries

• The option to lease a car

• Breakfast and lunch (or dinner at the FC) as well as delicious snacks and drinks available at all Picnic locations

• A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.

• Picnic laptop and smartphone

• An awesome scale-up atmosphere with the freedom to drive your own projects and the opportunity to have an impact!

• The chance to work in an international environment with motivated team members & legendary company events

• Many internal learning and development possibilities as well as professional soft skill & leadership trainings at a specialized external party

Important dates

• Start Traineeship: September 2026

• Final application deadline: Sunday 24th May

• The Selection Day takes place on Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th June 2026

The application process

1. Apply with your resume (CV) and your video pitch

            Instructions video pitch:

                 - Introduce yourself in a short video in English and let us know why you are the best match for this position! Please share a link to the video with us (YouTube, WeTransfer, Drive etc.).

                 - Keep it short and spontaneous, max. 2 minutes

                 - No fancy editing skills required: Grab your phone or webcam and let's do this!

                 - Introduce yourself and tell us why you should be one of the Fast Track participants

                 - Explain to us why you are motivated to work in a warehouse environment!

                 - E-mail us if you have any questions regarding the video

2. Online assessment and video pitch (if you hadn't sent it already)

3. Virtual interview

4. Selection Day

If selected you will receive your offer by the middle of June, then you can enjoy your summer and start fresh with Picnic in September 2026! 🚀

Do you have any remaining questions, or would like a coffee chat with a current Fast Track to Leadership Trainee? Feel free to contact recruiter Kate via email (kate.conboye@teampicnic.com) or LinkedIn.

Want to do some additional research?

We will host a webinar all about our Traineeship on LinkedIn on Tuesday 21st April at 17:00. You can sign up to watch this webinar using the following link: Picnic Webinar.

Check out the Fast Track from the viewpoint of some of our current and past Trainees on YouTube here or read though an interview with one of our current trainees to understand his experience of our traineeship here! You can also check out our YouTube page so you can get a good impression of what it is like to work at Picnic.

For this program, you will receive a full-time job offer based one of our Fulfilment Centres in The Netherlands (Utrecht, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen).

Jouw rol

Dit heb je

Dit krijg je

In a nutshell 

Please note our final application deadline is Sunday 24th May.

Are you (almost) graduated and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-growing environment? Join us on a journey to shape the future of grocery shopping!

During this Fast Track to Leadership program, you’ll dive into all operational aspects of Picnic with a specific focus on automation, maintenance and engineering projects. 

We’ll coach you to become a true leader in one of our Fulfilment Centers where you’ll supervise teams of 100+ people per day. You’ll learn how operations and engineering come together to keep things running smoothly. Over time, you’ll take ownership of engineering projects that drive efficiency across our sites and supply chain — with the freedom to experiment, learn, and even make mistakes along the way!

You will develop your soft skills through training sessions and on the job learning, related to topics such as: providing constructive feedback, getting to know your own leadership style, and managing projects from A to Z. Next to that you will improve your hard skills by the use of our tech and analytical tools.

What you’ll do

Traineeship Year 1: Building expertise and leadership skills 

• Onboarding: One-month immersive training with fellow trainees, workshops, real improvement cases, and site visits to expand your network and supply chain knowledge.

• Operational Management: Rotate through leadership roles in Fulfilment, receive mentorship, and take ownership of operations within two months..

• Analytics: Use floor insights to lead improvement projects, boost efficiency, and optimise planning.

• Leadership: Become a team lead at your FC, receive training on delivering feedback, recruit new employees, and develop your people skills.

• Technical track: Work in one of our Automated or Maintenance teams. Develop and implement improvement projects, collaborating with teams within Picnic to advance our technological advancements.

Traineeship Year 2: Leading for impact

• International experience: Opportunity to work at an international Fulfilment Centre (e.g., Paris, Berlin, Hamburg), sharing insights and learning from global teams. 

• Taking ownership: Engage in larger technical projects covering various aspects of our supply chain, such as supporting the launch and ramp up of new automated Fulfilment Centres and working on engineering or maintenance projects to make them even more efficient. Leverage your insider knowledge and data-driven project management skills to elevate Picnic's supply chain to the next level. 

Future Opportunities: upon completing the Fast Track to Leadership program, you can step into the role of an experienced Operations Manager or Project Engineer, and work on designing and improving our warehouse systems!

About you

• You are a Master's degree graduate with a specific interest in Engineering

• You have 0-2 years of full-time work experience

• You gained your first leadership experience with for example a board year, committee work, or voluntary projects

• You're fluent in English

• You possess strong analytical skills making you able to quickly grasp numerical data

• You're ready for a hands-on, operationally-focused, technical role 

• You do not shy away from early morning supervisor shifts

• You're eager to make an impact and grow in an innovative company

• You have an EU working permit 

Picnic Perks  

You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:

• 25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries
• The option to lease a car
• Breakfast and lunch (or dinner at the FC) as well as delicious snacks and drinks available at all Picnic locations
• A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.
• Picnic laptop and smartphone
• An awesome scale-up atmosphere with the freedom to drive your own projects and the opportunity to have an impact!
• The chance to work in an international environment with motivated team members & legendary company events
• Many internal learning and development possibilities as well as professional soft skill & leadership trainings at a specialized external party

Important dates

• Start Traineeship: September 2026

• Final application deadline: Sunday 24th May

• The Selection Day takes place in Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th June 2026

The application process

1. Apply with your resume (CV) and your video pitch

            Instructions video pitch:

                 - Introduce yourself in a short video in English and let us know why you are the best match for this position! Please share a link to the video with us (YouTube, WeTransfer, Drive etc.).

                 - Keep it short and spontaneous, max. 2 minutes

                 - No fancy editing skills required: Grab your phone or webcam and let's do this!

                 - Introduce yourself and tell us why you should be one of the Fast Track participants

                 - Explain to us why you are motivated to work in a warehouse environment!

                 - E-mail us if you have any questions regarding the video

    

2. Online assessment and video pitch (if you hadn't sent it already)

3. Virtual interview

4. Selection Day

If selected you will receive your offer by the middle of June, then you can enjoy your summer and start fresh with Picnic in September 2026! 🚀

Do you have any remaining questions, or would like a coffee chat with a current Fast Track to Leadership Trainee? Feel free to contact recruiter Kate via email (kate.conboye@teampicnic.com) or LinkedIn.

Want to do some additional research?

We will host a webinar all about our Traineeship on LinkedIn on Tuesday 21st April at 17:00. You can sign up to watch this webinar using the following link: Picnic Webinar.

Check out the Fast Track from the viewpoint of some of our current and past Trainees on YouTube here or read though an interview with one of our current trainees to understand his experience of our traineeship here! You can also check out our YouTube page so you can get a good impression of what it is like to work at Picnic.

For this program, you will receive a full-time job offer based one of our Fulfilment Centres in The Netherlands (Utrecht, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen).

Overview

At Esri, our senior business development managers collaborate with distributors to co-sell and promote the adoption of Esri technology.  We invite you to utilize your enterprise sales and multi-channel software business development experience to provide geographic technology and solutions to the European region’s national defense, intelligence and security agencies. You’ll work closely with Esri’s distributor network to help customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and deliver expertise that helps deliver on their mission and vision.  

Responsibilities

• Drive opportunities. Able to articulate business value with customers and distributors of diverse scope within the Europe region to create opportunities within new lines of business and market segments. Proactively drive value and growth across distributor, customer, and Esri.
• Think strategically. Expertly speak, present, and negotiate with executives and key stakeholders. Possess strong global and financial skills and provide input into business and strategic growth plan for the region. Demonstrate expert knowledge of product components, application, and GIS value propositions of Esri technology in the Europe region.
• Partner with others. Build and nurture long-term partnerships with customers and distributors. Facilitate client and distributor meetings that contribute impactful ideas. Influence those internally and externally through communication of ideas and strategies at all business levels. Actively share knowledge and support/mentor team members.
• Drive results. Lead the ‘Executive Review’ with distributors to finalize terms and conditions of an enterprise agreement. Demonstrate the ability to be put into any competitive situation and displace competition through research and advanced industry/country knowledge.

Requirements

• 5+ years of successfully supporting the needs of gathering and designing technical specifications to solve a customer's needs
• Experience selling enterprise software solutions directly and through a channel
• Expert in negotiation and strategic engagements
• Advanced story telling skills and experience presenting at conferences and executive level engagements
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and translate it into solutions that address customer needs
• Mastery of English and other languages as needed (verbal and written)
• Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and national security as they relate to one another
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
• Job based in Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Ability to travel globally 25-50%

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience working with defense, intelligence, and border control organizations
• Experience working with the national public safety industry, including law enforcement, emergency management, and emergency services.
• Knowledge of national security industry players, including technology partners, competitors, funders and more.
• Experience working in the areas of BI, marketing, market planning, supply chain, or other key business areas
• Experience working for a global consulting organization involved in business process improvement in the areas of engineering, operations, customer care, and finance
• Demonstrated experience in co-developing proposals to respond to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders as appropriate
• Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field

Questions about our interview process? We have answers.

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Overview

At Esri, our senior business development managers collaborate with distributors to co-sell and promote the adoption of Esri technology.  We invite you to utilize your enterprise sales and multi-channel software business development experience to provide geographic technology and solutions to the European region’s national defense, intelligence and security agencies. You’ll work closely with Esri’s distributor network to help customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and deliver expertise that helps deliver on their mission and vision.  

Responsibilities

• Drive opportunities. Able to articulate business value with customers and distributors of diverse scope within the Europe region to create opportunities within new lines of business and market segments.  Proactively drive value and growth across distributor, customer, and Esri.
• Think strategically. Expertly speak, present, and negotiate with executives and key stakeholders. Possess strong global and financial skills and provide input into business and strategic growth plan for the region. Demonstrate expert knowledge of product components, application, and GIS value propositions of Esri technology in the Europe region.
• Partner with others. Build and nurture long-term partnerships with customers and distributors. Facilitate client and distributor meetings that contribute impactful ideas.  Influence those internally and externally through communication of ideas and strategies at all business levels. Actively share knowledge and support/mentor team members.
• Drive results. Lead the ‘Executive Review’ with distributors to finalize terms and conditions of an enterprise agreement. Demonstrate the ability to be put into any competitive situation and displace competition through research and advanced industry/country knowledge.

Requirements

• 5+ years of successfully supporting the needs of gathering and designing technical specifications to solve a customer's needs
• Experience selling enterprise software solutions directly and through a channel
• Expert in negotiation and strategic engagements
• Advanced story telling skills and experience presenting at conferences and executive level engagements
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and translate it into solutions that address customer needs
• Mastery of English and other languages as needed (verbal and written)
• Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and national security as they relate to one another
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
• Job based in Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Ability to travel globally 25-50%

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience working with defense, intelligence, and border control organizations
• Experience working with the national public safety industry, including law enforcement, emergency management, and emergency services
• Knowledge of national security industry players, including technology partners, competitors, funders and more
• Experience working in the areas of BI, marketing, market planning, supply chain, or other key business areas
• Experience working for a global consulting organization involved in business process improvement in the areas of engineering, operations, customer care, and finance
• Demonstrated experience in co-developing proposals to respond to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders as appropriate
• Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field

Questions about our interview process?  We have answers.

#LI-KH3 

Overview

At Esri, our senior business development managers collaborate with distributors and partners to co-sell and promote the adoption of Esri technology.  We invite you to utilize your enterprise sales and multi-channel software business development experience to help leverage geographic technology in ­­­region. You’ll work closely with Esri’s distributor and partner network to help customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and deliver expertise that helps deliver on their mission and vision.  

Responsibilities

• Drive opportunities. Able to articulate business value with customers and distributors of diverse scope within the region to create opportunities and a healthy sustained pipeline within new lines of business and market segments. Proactively drive value and growth across distributor, customer, and Esri.
• Think strategically. Expertly speak, present, and negotiate with executives and key stakeholders. Possess strong global and financial skills and provide input into business and strategic growth plan for the region. Demonstrate expert knowledge of product components, application, and GIS value propositions of Esri technology in region.
• Partner with others. Build and nurture long-term partnerships with customers and distributors. Facilitate client and distributor meetings that contribute impactful ideas. Influence those internally and externally through communication of ideas and strategies at all business levels. Actively share knowledge and support/mentor team members.
• Drive results. Lead the ‘Executive Review’ with distributors to finalize terms and conditions of an enterprise agreement. Demonstrate the ability to be put into any competitive situation and displace competition through research and advanced industry/country knowledge.

Requirements

• 5+ years of successfully supporting the needs of gathering and designing technical specifications to solve a customer's needs
• Experience selling enterprise software solutions directly and through a channel
• Expert in negotiation and strategic engagements
• Advanced story telling skills and experience presenting at conferences and executive level engagements
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and translate it into solutions that address customer needs
• Mastery of English and other languages as needed (verbal and written)
• Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and various industries as they relate to one another
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
• Ability to travel globally 25-50%

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience working in the areas of BI, marketing, market planning, supply chain, or other key business areas
• Experience working for a global consulting organization involved in business process improvement in the areas of engineering, operations, customer care, and finance
• Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field

Questions about our interview process? We have answers.

#LI-ML1

#LI-ONSITE

New Business Manager
Amsterdam/Rotterdam, hybrid

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Gant, Inter Milan, bol.com and Just Eat Takeaway.

We are looking for a New Business Manager who is hungry to build something. In this role, you will identify and develop new business opportunities for our Netherlands team, helping ambitious brands solve complex digital challenges through the combined power of technology, design, and strategy.

If you thrive on finding the right clients, crafting compelling pitches, and seeing your work turn into lasting partnerships, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Client Engagement & Relationship Building

• Build and nurture relationships with marketing and technology decision-makers at prospect organisations, translating their challenges into clear, compelling solutions.
• Represent DEPT® with confidence in client conversations, demonstrating knowledge across digital experience, engineering, and emerging technologies like AI.

Sales & Pipeline Development

• Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities through direct outreach, events, partnerships, and collaboration with the marketing team.
• Manage your own pipeline end-to-end, from first contact to signed proposal.
• Use CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to track activity, report on progress, and develop good habits around forecasting and pipeline hygiene.

Collaboration & Pitching

• Work closely with delivery leads, solution architects, and strategists to build proposals and pitches that showcase DEPT®'s strengths.
• Develop familiarity with our key technology partners (e.g., Shopify, Adobe, Optimizely) and understand how those partnerships create opportunities.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Previous experience in business development, consultative sales, or a client-facing role with a strong commercial component, within a digital agency, tech consultancy, or related environment.
• Experience selling project-based work, with exposure to digital experience, content management and publishing, ecommerce, or technology services. Familiarity with solutions like CMS, PIM, DAM, or content supply chain is a plus.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders at manager and director level, with the ambition to grow into C-level conversations over time.
• A structured approach to prospecting and pipeline management, you know how to keep deals moving.
• Strong communicator who can explain complex ideas in straightforward, client-friendly language.
• Collaborative by nature, you enjoy working across teams and bringing people together around a pitch.
• Fluency in Dutch and English language 

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to digital experience platforms, ecommerce solutions, or cloud/technology services.
• Familiarity with multi-stakeholder sales cycles and how to navigate them.
• Interest in how AI and emerging technology are reshaping digital services.

WE OFFER:

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. 
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. 
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

In een notendop

Ben jij een echte aanvoerder die een team door het vuur laat gaan en weet hoe je onder druk presteert? Heb je ervaring in de logistiek en kun je het hoofd koel houden bij dagelijkse deadlines? Dan zijn we op zoek naar jou! Als Hub Manager ben jij verantwoordelijk voor het aansteken van de motor van één van onze Hubs in Nederland. Je geeft daarbij leiding aan een team van 30 tot 200 Runners en zorgt dat het bezorgproces zo soepel en efficiënt mogelijk gebeurt. 

Kunst van het vak

• Team management: Je coacht, motiveert en stuurt een team van 70 - 200 Runners aan, samen met 5 - 10 teamleiders. 

• Proces eindverantwoordelijke: Je zorgt voor het gehele proces, van ontvangst van boodschappen tot de perfecte bezorging bij de klant. 

• Planning en roosters: Je zorgt dat de planning en rooster worden gemaakt. 

• Contactpersoon: Je bent de contactpersoon voor runners en teamleiders omtrent allerlei soorten vragen, denk hierbij aan: salaris, verlof, roosters, contracten, etc. 

• KPI-verbeteringen: Je werkt aan projecten om Hub KPI’s te verbeteren.

• Stakeholdermanagement: Je zorgt voor een soepele samenwerking tussen de Hub en centrale Picnic teams.

• Operationele verbeteringen: Je spot ideeën om de bezorgoperatie te verbeteren, extra groei mogelijk te maken, de efficiëntie te verhogen, veiligheid te vergroten of op een andere manier klanten beter te helpen.

Over jou

• Je hebt 1 tot 4 jaar relevante leidinggevende werkervaring.

• MBO- of HBO denkniveau (Supply Chain achtergrond is een pré).

• Je spreekt en schrijft vloeiend Nederlands en Engels.

• Je bent fulltime beschikbaar.

• Je bent een organisatietalent en hebt ervaring met werken met service KPI’s.

• Je beschikt over projectmatig inzicht en de kracht om veranderingen door te voeren.

• Je weet operationele data te combineren met een praktische aanpak op de werkvloer.

• Je bent hongerig naar nieuwe uitdagingen en laat je niet uit het veld slaan door de eerste de beste tegenslag.

• Je bent teamspeler en autonome en authentieke coach, en beschikt over een groot verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel.

• Je bent servicegericht, weet door je enthousiasme mensen mee te krijgen en denkt in oplossingen.

Picnic Perks

🥗Lunch, koffie en snacks

Op de Hub zorgen we voor lunch, koffie, snacks en fruit zodat je energie op peil blijft!

🚵🏼Korting op zorgverzekering 

We werken samen met zorgverzekeraar CZ, waardoor Picnic-medewerkers een korting van 5% tot 15% krijgen op CZ-verzekeringspakketten.

✍🏼Learning & Development

Bij Picnic krijg je alle ruimte om jezelf verder te ontwikkelen. We bieden persoonlijke groeikansen met een Leadership Bootcamp. Werk je liever aan je mentale welzijn? Via OpenUp krijg je gratis toegang tot professionele psychologen en diverse trainingen.

En verder

Bij Picnic krijg je 25 vakantiedagen, een vergoeding voor je reiskosten en een pensioenregeling. Ook zorgen we voor een telefoon en laptop!

In een notendop

Ben jij een echte aanvoerder die een team door het vuur laat gaan en weet hoe je onder druk presteert? Heb je ervaring in de logistiek en kun je het hoofd koel houden bij dagelijkse deadlines? Dan zijn we op zoek naar jou! Als Locatiemanager Logistiek ben jij verantwoordelijk voor het aansteken van de motor van één van onze Hubs in Nederland. Je geeft daarbij leiding aan een team van 30 tot 200 Runners en zorgt dat het bezorgproces zo soepel en efficiënt mogelijk gebeurt. 

Kunst van het vak

• Team management: Je coacht, motiveert en stuurt een team van 70 - 200 Runners aan, samen met 5 - 10 teamleiders. 

• Proces eindverantwoordelijke: Je zorgt voor het gehele proces, van ontvangst van boodschappen tot de perfecte bezorging bij de klant. 

• Planning en roosters: Je zorgt dat de planning en rooster worden gemaakt. 

• Contactpersoon: Je bent de contactpersoon voor runners en teamleiders omtrent allerlei soorten vragen, denk hierbij aan: salaris, verlof, roosters, contracten, etc. 

• KPI-verbeteringen: Je werkt aan projecten om Hub KPI’s te verbeteren.

• Stakeholdermanagement: Je zorgt voor een soepele samenwerking tussen de Hub en centrale Picnic teams.

• Operationele verbeteringen: Je spot ideeën om de bezorgoperatie te verbeteren, extra groei mogelijk te maken, de efficiëntie te verhogen, veiligheid te vergroten of op een andere manier klanten beter te helpen.

Over jou

• Je hebt 1 tot 4 jaar relevante leidinggevende werkervaring.

• MBO- of HBO denkniveau (Supply Chain achtergrond is een pré).

• Je spreekt en schrijft vloeiend Nederlands en Engels.

• Je bent fulltime beschikbaar.

• Je bent een organisatietalent en hebt ervaring met werken met service KPI’s.

• Je beschikt over projectmatig inzicht en de kracht om veranderingen door te voeren.

• Je weet operationele data te combineren met een praktische aanpak op de werkvloer.

• Je bent hongerig naar nieuwe uitdagingen en laat je niet uit het veld slaan door de eerste de beste tegenslag.

• Je bent teamspeler en autonome en authentieke coach, en beschikt over een groot verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel.

• Je bent servicegericht, weet door je enthousiasme mensen mee te krijgen en denkt in oplossingen.

Picnic Perks

🥗Lunch, koffie en snacks

Op de Hub zorgen we voor lunch, koffie, snacks en fruit zodat je energie op peil blijft!

🚵🏼Korting op zorgverzekering 

We werken samen met zorgverzekeraar CZ, waardoor Picnic-medewerkers een korting van 5% tot 15% krijgen op CZ-verzekeringspakketten.

✍🏼Learning & Development

Bij Picnic krijg je alle ruimte om jezelf verder te ontwikkelen. We bieden persoonlijke groeikansen met een Leadership Bootcamp. Werk je liever aan je mentale welzijn? Via OpenUp krijg je gratis toegang tot professionele psychologen en diverse trainingen.

En verder

Bij Picnic krijg je 25 vakantiedagen, een vergoeding voor je reiskosten en een pensioenregeling. Ook zorgen we voor een telefoon en laptop!

As an Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager at Picnic, you establish stable, high-performance processes and continuously improve them using data and clear KPIs. You own the day-to-day performance of your area, lead multiple shifts and teams, and translate analysis into concrete actions that improve safety, quality, and productivity. Through hands-on leadership and strong process discipline, you turn insights into consistent execution on the floor.​

Tricks of the trade

• Lead daily operations: Supervise 1 shift on the floor each week, and use insight to drive process improvements and operational excellence​
• Area ownership: Own day-to-day and weekly performance of your area (inbound or outbound), delivering on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery KPIs.​
• Hands-on Leadership: Lead teams across multiple shifts, driving engagement, retention, and strong captain leadership on the floor. ​
• Incident & Planning Management: Handle major incidents, set productivity inputs, and manage planning escalations when needed.​
• Continuous Improvement: Lead improvement initiatives and support Lean activities that remove friction from daily operations. ​
• Performance Management: Drive shift-level results on delivery capacity, UPH, cost, completeness, timeliness, and perfect deliveries.​

What you bring 

• Master’s degree in relevant field​
• 3+ years Supply Chain experience​
• Comfortable managing high-volume, high-SKU workflows​
• Strong analytical skills, with a high level of competence in data analysis tools ​
• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives​
• Fluent in English​, Dutch is a pre
• Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment​
• Lean/continuous improvement experience​ is a pre
• Proven ability to lead teams ​is a pre 

Picnic perks

You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:

• 25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries
• The option to lease a car
• You’ll get freshly prepared, healthy breakfast, lunches (and dinner at the FC) as well as delicious snacks and drinks available at all Picnic locations
• A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.
• Picnic laptop and smartphone
• An awesome scale-up atmosphere with the freedom to drive your own projects and the opportunity to have an impact!
• The chance to work in an international environment with motivated team members & legendary company events
• Many internal learning and development possibilities as well as professional soft skill & leadership trainings at a specialized external party
• We have Fulfilment Centres across The Netherlands in the following locations: Utrecht, Ridderkerk, Berkel en Rodenrijs, Dordrecht, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen