Amsterdam Warehouse Growth Leader - Start-Up Ops

APL Logistics; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Bonus Plan

Pension Plan

Training opportunities

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

APL Logistics in Amsterdam seeks a General Manager to own and further develop the newly established warehouse operation, ensuring outstanding performance, efficiency and service delivery. This pivotal role requires a results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence, team building, and continuous improvement.

You will lead the setup of the facility, recruit and train a high-performing team, manage labor, customer service and P&L, and ensure safety and Lean/5S compliance while

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading warehouse start-up or transformation projects.
• Minimum 7 years in 3PL warehousing with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L reporting.
• Hands-on leadership with team-building capabilities.
• Deep understanding of logistics operations, warehouse systems, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and launch of a new warehouse facility, including layout planning, process design, and equipment readiness.
• Build and structure a high-performing team through recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Manage warehouse operations including labor planning, customer service, and financial performance.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance while applying Lean/5S methodologies.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure service levels meet or exceed expectations.
• Monitor KPIs and financial metrics to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Skills

Warehouse start-up

3PL warehousing

Leadership

Budget & P&L

WMS experience

Stakeholder management

Lean/5S

Tools

Manhattan WMi

Job description

APL Logistics in Amsterdam seeks a General Manager to own and further develop the newly established warehouse operation, ensuring outstanding performance, efficiency and service delivery. This pivotal role requires a results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence, team building, and continuous improvement.

You will lead the setup of the facility, recruit and train a high-performing team, manage labor, customer service and P&L, and ensure safety and Lean/5S compliance while