Operational Stock Deputy

ZARA; Groningen; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zara is seeking an Operational Stock Deputy to own the stockroom and operational flow of the store. You will work with the Operations Manager and Store Manager to ensure products move efficiently from delivery to the shop floor, supporting availability and overall store performance.

You will oversee replenishment, stockroom layout, delivery processes, RFID, stock accuracy, and online storage, ensuring standards while adapting to daily challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced retail operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise multiple priorities and teams.
• EU work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee replenishment and stockroom organization to ensure product availability.
• Coordinate deliveries and movement from loading to shop floor.
• Improve workflows and productivity while adhering to standards.
• Lead and develop stockroom and delivery teams, setting clear expectations.
• Ensure health and safety practices, security procedures, and sustainability commitments.

Skills

Stockroom management

Replenishment planning

Team leadership

RFID technology

Stock accuracy

Delivery coordination

Job description

A store’s success starts with our people

As an Operational Stock Deputy, you take ownership of the stockroom and operational flow of the store. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Store Manager, you ensure that product moves efficiently from delivery to shop floor, supporting both availability and overall store performance.

You combine structure with agility. You oversee replenishment, stockroom organization, and delivery processes, ensuring everything is aligned with company standards while adapting quickly to daily challenges. From managing stockroom layout and capacity to improving workflows and productivity, you actively look for ways to optimize operations and support commercial results.

You play a key role in connecting teams. Through consistent communication with the operations team, other departments, and managers, you ensure alignment between stockroom activity and shop floor needs. You are also responsible for key operational areas such as RFID, stock accuracy, and online storage, ensuring systems and processes are used effectively.

Leading your team is an essential part of your role. You coordinate and support the stockroom and delivery teams, set clear expectations, and monitor performance to ensure goals are met. You create a collaborative and inclusive environment where efficiency, accountability, and teamwork drive results.

You also take responsibility for maintaining operational standards, supporting security procedures to reduce stock loss, ensuring Health & Safety practices are followed, and contributing to the company’s sustainability commitments in everyday operations.

What you bring

This role suits someone who takes ownership of processes and thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment. You are organized, solution-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities at once. You combine a practical mindset with strong communication skills, and you lead by example to ensure both your team and operations perform at a high level.

Applicants must have full authorization to work in the EU without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this position.