Aquent

office • NLD • unknown • €69–69k / год

Partnering with Aquent opens the door to an exciting opportunity with a globally recognized leader in the retail and consumer goods industry. We are seeking a dynamic leader to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across regional supply chain operations, directly impacting how millions of customers experience this iconic brand. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to blend strategic process design with hands-on operational execution, serving as a catalyst for innovation and efficiency in a fast-paced, global environment. **The Opportunity** In this critical role, you will champion change and drive optimization across end-to-end retail supply chain workflows. By leading cross-functional projects, designing robust testing frameworks, and maintaining operational rigor, you will directly influence order management, inventory availability, and shipment execution. Your ability to balance high-level strategic improvement with daily operational execution will ensure seamless delivery and elevate the overall customer experience. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and implement process optimization initiatives across end-to-end retail supply chain workflows, including order entry, allocation, shipping, and returns. * Build robust business cases to prioritize operational enhancements, and design, pilot, and scale experimentation and testing frameworks. * Monitor daily order management, inventory availability, shipment status, and returns, proactively resolving root-cause issues to protect service levels. * Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including supply chain planning, logistics, sales, and technology, to align seasonal priorities and streamline execution. * Serve as a change agent by maintaining team and process readiness, updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and managing transparent stakeholder communications. * Track and report on key operational metrics across service, convenience, sustainability, and profitability to drive targeted improvements. **What You Will Need To Succeed** * 5+ years of operational experience within supply chain, logistics, order management, or continuous process improvement. * Strong industry background in retail, footwear/apparel, consumer goods (FMCG), or complex multi-market distribution environments. * Proven track record of identifying inefficiencies, driving root-cause analysis, and implementing standardized operational processes. * Hands-on experience working with enterprise ERP, supply chain planning, and reporting platforms, specifically SAP ERP/IBP or equivalent. * Demonstrated capability to balance project-based improvement work with daily operational execution, exception handling, and order-to-cash workflows. * Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex operational data into clear, actionable business recommendations. **Preferred Qualifications** * Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies. **Client Description** A global retailer of sportswear and innovation, our client’s Amsterdam hub drives initiatives that push the limits of creativity and performance. It is more than just a brand—it’s a place where individuals with passion, vision, and ambition can thrive. They empower their employees to explore potential and bring their unique skills to a dynamic, ever-evolving environment to redefine possibilities in sport, fashion, and technology. **Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.** **Other Requirements** This is a 6-months fixed term salaried position contracted via Aquent on behalf of our client as a third party. There is the possibility for extension. The role offers c. €69K /annum (pro rata), based on experience – 40 hrs/week. Due to the contracting nature of this role, only candidates with unrestricted rights to work in The Netherlands will be considered.