Coordinator Warehouse

GXO Logistics; Dordrecht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a capable Coordinator for our Dordrecht warehouse. You will organize daily activities, set priorities and support a small team to ensure safe, accurate and efficient operations.

Working with a fellow Coordinator and reporting to the site manager, you will help improve housekeeping, productivity and respond to operational challenges on the floor. This role offers practical on‑the‑job training, exposure to different warehouse processes, and a path toward leadership

Qualifications

• Dutch language is mandatory with strong written and spoken skills.
• Experience coordinating warehouse activities or leading a small team.
• Lean Warehousing or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate daily warehouse activities with clear priorities.
• Monitor progress and ensure tasks meet targets and quality standards.
• Support a team of about six employees and provide guidance on the floor.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and productivity in the warehouse.
• Collaborate with the other Coordinator to ensure full day coverage.

Skills

Dutch language

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team coordination

On-site warehouse operations

Education

MBO in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Lean Warehousing

Warehouse systems knowledge

Job description

Take the next step in your leadership career with GXO Logistics.

Why this role matters

Are you an organized and proactive logistics professional who enjoys bringing structure to daily operations and motivating a team? We are looking for a Coordinator to join our warehouse operation in Dordrecht.

Working closely with a fellow Coordinator and reporting directly to the responsible manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the warehouse. You will organize daily activities, set priorities, support warehouse employees and ensure that work is carried out safely, accurately and efficiently.

You will help maintain a clean, tidy and well-organized warehouse while identifying opportunities to improve productivity and operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working on the floor, takes ownership, and is confident in addressing operational challenges and guiding a team.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a leading international logistics organization with opportunities to develop your career.
• Take on a varied operational role combining daily coordination, problem-solving and functional leadership.
• Work closely with a fellow Coordinator to ensure smooth operations and effective coverage throughout the working day.
• Take ownership of daily priorities, warehouse organization, cleanliness and productivity.
• Gain hands‑on experience across different warehouse processes, including picking and returns.
• Contribute to Lean Warehousing initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop your leadership skills and gain experience that could support future progression towards a Team Leader role.
• Benefit from practical on‑the‑job training and support from experienced colleagues.
• Work 38 hours per week across five days, with working hours coordinated between the two Coordinators.

How you’ll make an impact

Daily operations and coordination

• Organize and coordinate daily warehouse activities, ensuring tasks are allocated effectively and priorities are clearly communicated.
• Monitor the progress and completion of assigned activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with operational targets and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and well‑organized warehouse, actively identifying opportunities to improve housekeeping and productivity.
• Coordinate working hours and daily activities with the other Coordinator to ensure appropriate operational coverage.
• Act as a key point of contact for warehouse employees, providing guidance and support with day‑to‑day operational questions.
• Support warehouse activities where required, including picking, packing, scanning, kitting, counting products, returns and other operational tasks.
• Adapt to changing operational requirements and provide support across different warehouse departments when needed.

People and team coordination

• Provide functional direction to approximately six warehouse employees, ensuring tasks and responsibilities are clearly understood.
• Establish structure and clear expectations within the team, encouraging employees to work safely, efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrate confidence and authority when addressing operational issues, inappropriate behavior or deviations from agreed procedures.
• Promote a positive, respectful and collaborative working environment.
• Train and support employees in warehouse processes, policies, procedures and quality requirements.
• Identify employee‑related or operational concerns and elevate issues to the responsible manager where appropriate.
• Lead by example on the work floor, encouraging accountability, teamwork and adherence to company standards.

Quality, safety and continuous improvement

• Ensure daily activities are performed in accordance with company policies, operational procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Monitor operational results and quality standards, identifying issues and supporting corrective actions where necessary.
• Participate in Lean Warehousing initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement on the work floor.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies and practical opportunities to improve productivity, quality and service delivery.
• Report operational problems and improvement opportunities to the responsible manager.
• Maintain high service standards for internal and external customers.
• Contribute to reducing environmental impact through the responsible use of materials, energy, water and fuel, while minimizing waste.

What you’ll bring to GXO:

Experience and Education

• At least three years of operational experience in logistics, warehousing or a similar operational environment.
• Intermediate vocational education (MBO) in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience coordinating warehouse activities or providing functional direction to colleagues.
• Experience with Lean Warehousing or continuous improvement is an advantage.
• Experience with relevant warehouse systems and processes is desirable, but not essential.
• Dutch is mandatory, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• English is preferred

Operational and commercial capability

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to establish priorities, maintain structure and coordinate daily activities effectively.
• A practical, hands‑on approach and a willingness to support warehouse operations when required.
• A strong focus on cleanliness, tidiness, accuracy, productivity and quality.
• The ability to identify operational issues, recognize process gaps and contribute to practical solutions.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to address issues constructively.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and the wider site team.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A willingness to learn different warehouse processes and train colleagues where required.

You will receive practical, on‑the‑job training, working alongside the current Coordinator and experienced colleagues to learn the operation and its processes. You will gain exposure to different warehouse departments, including picking and returns, helping you build a broad understanding of the operation.

As you develop your operational knowledge and leadership capabilities, there may be opportunities to progress towards a Team Leader position or another suitable operational role, depending on your performance, capabilities and future business needs.

Ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Join GXO and help us deliver logistics at full potential.

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GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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