Warehouse Manager

Bleckmann Solutions B.V.; Almelo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent and empowered role

International environment

Career growth opportunities

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Bleckmann is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with budgets and SLAs. You will provide operational leadership to Supervisors and drive improvements across the site.

You will contribute to HR and QEHS policy implementation, collaborate with other sites, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Dutch and English proficiency and at least 3 years in logistics leadership are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a leadership role within (fashion) logistics.
• HBO level education or equivalent.
• Proficient in Dutch and English.
• Ability to translate customer needs into logistics solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient operations in the entire warehouse.
• Lead and coach Supervisors; align with budgets and SLAs.
• Drive continuous improvement and cross-site collaboration.
• Ensure safe and orderly warehouse environment and HR/QEHS policy adherence.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Logistics knowledge

Dutch & English proficiency

Decision making

Education

HBO level education

Tools

PKMS WMС

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?FunctieomschrijvingTasks and responsibilities:As a Warehouse Manager, you are responsible for the correct and efficient operation of the logistics processes, daily production, and all activities related to the physical flow of goods within the warehouse.You take into account budgeted guidelines, productivity targets, and established SLAs. You continuously work on optimizing the translation of customer needs into the logistics operation. To achieve this, proper alignment and communication within different layers of the organization play a crucial role.You provide daily operational leadership to the team of Supervisors and motivate them to work together towards the best result every day. You are strongly involved in achieving the Site and department goals and also make an important contribution to the implementation of HR and QEHS policies. In this role, you report to the Site Manager.Key responsibilities:Ensure efficient and smooth operations within the entire physical operation, adhering to budgeted guidelines.Ensure optimal alignment between customer demands and available stock in the warehouse.Lead and manage supervisors and oversee work activities within the department.Supervise personnel to promote general order in and around the warehouse.Coach and provide technical guidance to colleagues.Foster collaboration within the Supervisor team to elevate both the team and the site to a higher level.Monitor and enhance communication and cooperation within the site and with other sites/departments.Contribute to the development and ensure the execution of the departmental plan.Actively contribute to the continuous improvement methodology.Profile:You have a higher vocational education (HBO) work/thinking level;Good knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook;Solid knowledge and proficiency in WMS (preferably PKMS)You have at least 3 years of successful experience in a leadership role within (fashion) logistics;You have an independent and flexible work attitude and are capable of making quick, creative, and effective decisions;With your pragmatic approach, you are able to come up with creative, integrated logistics solutions;You are driven, convincing, and capable of working independently;You are stress-resistant and able to adapt quickly;Good knowledge and proficiency in both Dutch and English, both spoken and written;You possess the following competencies: encouraging development; result orientation; promoting strategic change and innovation; inspiring and winning people over; understanding customers and markets; strong sense of business ethics.What do we offer ?We offer a varied job with a high degree of independence and a pleasant working environment.a varied job: no day is the same. You work in a pleasant and rapidly changing international environment where you are entrusted with a high degree of independence;plenty of room for ideas and initiatives: working in a company where entrepreneurship and sustainability are central;career, learning and growth opportunities: being part of a financially healthy and large organization where lifelong learning and growth is encouraged;an attractive salary: a complete package that matches your background;At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).