Multi-Hub Logistics Leader: Ops & People Coach

picnic.app; Limburg; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh Lunch

Health insurance discount

Bike plan

25 holidays

Lease car

Pension plan

Phone and laptop

Job summary

Picnic is seeking a Distribution Area Lead to drive performance across multiple Dutch hub locations. You will coach Hub Leads, improve safety, service quality and efficiency, and partner with on-site teams to deliver reliable last‑mile groceries.

This role requires 3–6 years in a leadership role, fluency in Dutch and English, willingness to travel between hubs, hands‑on mentality, and a data‑driven approach to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in logistics, e‑commerce and/or hospitality.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English.
• Curious, mature, and confident to coach and intervene.
• Strong people and process focus.
• Hands‑on, flexible and getting things done mentality.
• Result‑driven, happily chasing outputs.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leadership development: Spot, mentor, and grow current and future operations leaders at Hub locations.
• Team coaching: Support and coach Runners, Runner+’s, and Hub Leads to meet targets for safety, service quality, and efficiency.
• Operational excellence: Drive improvements in daily Hub operations by identifying key performance and customer experience drivers.
• Performance improvement: Translate feedback and insights into concrete actions and guide teams from startup phase to high performance.
• Operational oversight: Maintain deep understanding of distribution strategies, systems, logistics processes, and equipment.
• Multi‑Site management: Coach and support multiple Hubs through frequent on‑site visits and close performance follow‑up.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work effectively across Hubs, the Amsterdam office, and remote settings to ensure alignment.
• Process optimization: Continuously improve processes using a data‑driven approach in a fast‑paced environment.
• Change & Growth management: Navigate rapid company growth with a generalist mindset and entrepreneurial approach to building the future of retail.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

People management

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Willingness to travel

Job description

Picnic is seeking a Distribution Area Lead to drive performance across multiple Dutch hub locations. You will coach Hub Leads, improve safety, service quality and efficiency, and partner with on-site teams to deliver reliable last‑mile groceries.

This role requires 3–6 years in a leadership role, fluency in Dutch and English, willingness to travel between hubs, hands‑on mentality, and a data‑driven approach to optimize processes.