Security Manager Supply Chain & Offices

Action; Zwaagdijk-Oost; On-site; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Zwaagdijk-Oost is hiring a Security Manager for Supply Chain & Offices. This role involves developing security strategies, managing fraud risks, and leading a team of security experts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in supply chain security and a master’s degree in a relevant field. The position offers growth opportunities and benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Market-based salary

24 days of holiday plus 5 extra days

Flexible working hours

15% staff discount

Good pension scheme

Collective health insurance

Travel expenses allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in fraud or Supply Chain & Offices Security management.
• Experience in managing and coaching a team of Security professionals.
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain & Offices Security Risk Management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Supply Chain & Offices Security strategy.
• Lead risk management processes in supply chain and office functions.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify remediating actions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on mentality

Integrity

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Economic, Law or Exact Sciences degree, WO level (master's degree)

Fraud certification (CFE preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Security Manager for Supply Chain & Offices plays a critical role in safeguarding Action’s operations by developing and executing a comprehensive security strategy across both supply chain and office environments. This position is responsible for ensuring the protection of assets, people, and processes by proactively identifying and mitigating security risks.

What you’ll spend your time doing:

Key responsibilities include supporting organization-wide risk management initiatives, implementing measures to prevent and respond to fraud, and managing incidents that may impact the integrity of the supply chain or office functions. A core focus of the role is to reduce stock loss through targeted prevention strategies, data analysis, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. The Security Manager also works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security policies, conducts regular assessments, and drives continuous improvement in security practices. By fostering a culture of vigilance and accountability, this role contributes directly to the resilience and efficiency of Action’s operations.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Supply Chain & Offices Security Strategy — Develops Action’s strategy, policies and procedures on Supply Chain & Offices Security based on subject matter expertise and organizational objectives (e.g. risk appetite).
• Supply Chain & Offices Risk Management — Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management processes, methodologies, procedures, and tools across Action’s supply chain and office functions. This includes a strong focus on minimizing stock loss, enhancing operational resilience, and ensuring effective fraud prevention.
• Supply Chain & Offices Security — Manages Risk Assessments to assist senior management, country management and functional directors in their identification and assessment of Supply Chain & Offices Security risks as well as the related remediating actions.

Meet your team

The Security Manager Supply Chain & Offices is part of the Fraud and Security Department and reports directly to the Head of Fraud & Security. The Security Manager Supply Chain & Offices leads the Security Manager Supply Chain & Offices team consisting of Security Experts.

This is you:

• Analytical mindset and ability to relate strategic company objectives to own activities
• Hands on mentality and excellent communication skills • Acts with integrity and constructive critical mindset
• Proposes and implements efficient and effective working methods with the least possible complexity
• Demonstrates a high level of pragmatism
• Is very organised, can structure activities and projects, sticks to agreements within deadlines and according to guidelines
• Works efficiently and effectively, also when under time pressure
• Works effectively with others to achieve common targets

Further requirements

• Economic, Law or Exact Sciences degree, WO level (master degree); a fraud certification such as CFE is preferred
• At least 12 years of experience, with substantial work in fraud or Supply Chain & Offices Security management
• Experience in managing and coaching a team of Security professionals
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain & Offices Security Risk Management principles, including forensic investigations
• Solid understanding of data analytics applied to Fraud Risk Management
• Solid understanding of physical and technical Supply Chain & Offices security measures and requirements
• Knowledge of fraud management systems
• Knowledge of TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association)
• Experience in the retail sector preferred
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing); fluency in French and German preferred

What we offer

Surprisingly more! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. The counter now stands at more than 3000 stores in 14 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different job, an interesting innovation project, new skills: as a professional you can develop without limits. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: Customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect.

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• A market-based salary
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, in coordination with your team and manager
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance. Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam.

How we contribute to society

Surprisingly much! From our international head office in the Netherlands you have an impact on what happens in our stores in all European countries. We welcome more than 15 million customers every week in more than 2900 stores in 12 European countries. We have great growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different position, an interesting innovation project, new skills: you can continue to develop as a professional. And all this in a culture where our values are central: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost consciousness and respect.

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

What happens next:

• Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
• First meeting with the manager and a colleague
• Online assessment to get to know you better
• Second interview with your recruiter, among others
• Welcome to Action…

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.

Integrity is very important to us. Pre-employment screening is therefore part of the process for this vacancy. Ask your recruiter for more information.