DC (Warehouse) Manager

We’re offering an exciting chance to become the DC Manager of our new Distribution Center in Berg, close to Hof in Bavaria. You’ll jump in during the final build phase, drive the setup, and lead the recruitment and training of your team, getting everything ready to supply over 200 Action stores. This site will quickly grow into a 2-shift operation with around 300 colleagues. Like this? Keep reading!

Your job

Working at Action is not like working anywhere else. With over 3,000 stores across Europe, 19 distribution centers, hubs, and cross docks, an ambitious growth plan, our supply chain never stands still.

Your first focus will be to get up to speed quickly by supporting our international colleagues involved in the build phase and selecting your local team. You do this with one goal in mind: delivering the best possible service to our stores. While we currently operate two outsourced DC´s near Munich and Frankfurt and one insourced DC close to Hannover, Berg will be fully managed by us. You’ll report to the Regional Supply Chain Manager and be part of the Regional Management Team for Germany and Netherlands.

To stay connected, you’ll visit our other DCs including our very first DC in the Netherlands, where our International Head Office is located and as training platform our insourced DC in Peine. This is your chance to learn how we run our operations, how Action works and thinks, and build strong relationships, so we only need to invent the wheel once.

Once the DC is operational, you’ll lead your teams and oversee daily deliveries. You’ll turn start-up decisions into long-term success. As the site stabilizes and store numbers grow, you’ll lead the site through shift model development, scaling from initial operations to a full 2-shift setup as volumes grow. This is a team effort with you at the helm. Together with your team you’ll build a safe, secure, and high-performing operation aligned with the Action standards. Action’s Supply Chain operates in a matrix structure, meaning you’ll work closely with our European teams in Process, Transport, Human Resources and Facilities to actively secure the right support for your site.

Furthermore:

Operational Management

• Lead all DC operations and teams to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-efficient operations;
• Drive, jointly with central in the lead, process improvements and implement logistics procedures to boost performance and consistency;
• Ensure full compliance with HSE, labor law and regulatory requirements. Act as the main point of contact for audits and authorities;
• Lead operational response during incidents and disruptions, ensuring fast prioritization and clear escalation;
• Ensure optimal use, maintenance and protection of Action assets and equipment and evaluate and approve additional costs, investments and business cases at site level;
• Take ownership of key financial results.

People Management

• Recruit, onboard, and develop your team in close cooperation with the HR Business Partner;
• Foster a culture of continuous development, ownership, and performance improvement;
• Build and maintain a constructive partnership with the Works Council and Unions to ensure stable, compliant and productive operations.

Project Management

• Lead all site-level projects as Project Manager;
• Represent the DC as a project member in European initiatives;
• Act as the site interface towards suppliers in the close alignment with central procurement;
• Align frequently and proactively with your manager and European project leads to stay connected with developments across all our self-managed DC's.

Meet your team

Every week, over 11 million customers visit one of our 3,000+ stores across Europe, and we’re still growing fast, with new stores opening daily and new distribution centers every quarter. It’s a major logistical challenge: moving 6,000+ products efficiently and at the lowest cost. Our Supply Chain team, now 13,000 strong, keeps the shelves full. We operate across 14 countries and will expand further in the years ahead. You’ll work closely with our international colleagues, as well as central teams in Process, IT, Facilities, and Transport.

This is you

You know your way around international Supply Chains and thrive in the fast-paced world of retail logistics. The chance to build and lead your own DC from the ground up excites you. Safety, performance, and continuous improvement are in your DNA. You think ahead, but you act now.

You’re someone who spots opportunities to improve store deliveries and knows how to align with international experts to make it happen. You engage your team building strong relationships with colleagues and employee representatives. You combine long-term planning with a sharp focus on daily operations. You’re structured, reliable, and deadline-driven but pragmatic when needed to get things done.

Maybe you’ve done this before and want to do it again. Or maybe this is your big step forward into a role that grows with you as the DC evolves or as you step into Regional Leadership or specialist roles.

You bring:

• A master’s degree in Logistics, Operations, or a related field;
• 7–8+ years of experience in retail logistics, ideally with a few years in a similar role;
• Solid understanding of transportation and how it fits in the bigger picture;
• Experience with ERP, WMS, and MS Office tools;
• Strong background in labor relations and working with unions, with a clear results focus;
• Familiarity with European DC networks and ways of working;
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written);
• Lean certification? That’s a plus;
• Strong organizational skills, structured approach, and ability to follow through;
• A hands-on, pragmatic mindset.

What we offer

Surprisingly more! From your base in Berg, you’ll help shape the supply chain for all of Europe. With 3,000+ stores in 14 countries and growing, our scale gives you endless opportunities to grow. New roles, innovation projects, fresh challenges: there’s no ceiling on your development. Our culture is simple and focused, built on shared values: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost awareness, and respect.

You can count on:

• A permanent full-time contract;
• Competitive salary with annual and long-term performance bonuses;
• Laptop and mobile phone;
• 15% staff discount in Action stores;
• Extensive training and development opportunities.

How we contribute to society

Behind the scenes, we’re working to make a real impact. From sponsoring 2,000+ children through SOS Children’s Villages to building a diverse team with 124 nationalities. We’re serious about sustainability too, 70% of our wood and 86% of our cotton products are sourced responsibly. Over half our stores use only LED lighting. And our newest DCs, including Berg, are built to the highest BREEAM standards designed for sustainability and a great place to work. Yes, that’s also Action. Want to know more? Join us and see for yourself. 

Interested?

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone who sees themselves in this role. Apply now in English, applications in other languages won’t be considered.

What to expect:

1. Response to your application within 14 days (often sooner);
2. Intake meeting with the recruiter;
3. First interview with the Supply Chain Manager and Head of HR Supply Chain;
4. Second interview with the Set-Up Team Manager and Process Expert;
5. Online assessment + deep-dive conversation;
6. Final interview with the Head of Outbound;
7. Welcome to Action!

Your recruiter will be your steady contact throughout the process.