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DC Manager Santa Maria da Feira
Action Service Distributie BV
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Source date: 10/15/2026
About this role
DC (Warehouse) Manager We’re offering an exciting chance to become the DC Manager of our new Distribution Center in Santa Maria da Feira. You’ll jump in during the final build phase, drive the setup, and lead the recruitment and training of your team getting everything ready to supply over 100 Action stores. This site will quickly grow into an operation with around 200 colleagues. Like this? Keep reading! Your job Working at Action is not like working anywhere else. With over 3,000 stores across Europe, 16 distribution centers, hubs, and cross docks—and an ambitious growth plan—our supply chain never stands still. Your first focus will be to get up to speed quickly by supporting our international colleagues involved in the build phase and selecting your local team. You do this with one goal in mind: delivering the best possible service to our stores. While we currently operate an outsourced DC near Madrid, DC Santa Maria will be fully managed by us. You’ll report to the Regional Supply Chain Manager and be part of the Regional Management Team for Spain, Portugal, Italy and Slovakia. To stay connected, you’ll visit our other DCs—including our very first DC in the Netherlands, where our International Head Office is located. This is your chance to learn how we run our operations, how Action works and thinks, and build strong relationships, so we only need to invent the wheel once. Once the DC is operational, you’ll lead your teams and oversee daily deliveries. You’ll turn start-up decisions into long-term success. As the site stabilizes and store numbers grow, you’ll lead the site through shift model development, scaling from initial operations to a full 3-shift setup as volumes grow. This is a team effort—with you at the helm. Together with your team you’ll build a safe, secure, and high-performing operation aligned with the Action standards. Action’s Supply Chain operates in a matrix structure, meaning you’ll work closely with our European teams in Process, Transport, Human Resources and Facilities to actively secure the right support for your site. Responsibilities Operational Management • Lead all DC operations and teams to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-efficient operations; • Drive, jointly with central in the lead, process improvements and implement logistics procedures to boost performance and consistency; • Take ownership of key financial results. People Management • Recruit, onboard, and develop your team in close cooperation with the HR Business Partner;ta; • Foster a culture of continuous development, ownership, and performance improvement; • Collaborate with the Works Council and Unions to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Project Management • Lead all site-level projects as Project Manager; • Represent the DC as a project member in European initiatives; • Align frequently and proactively with your manager and European project leads to stay connected with developments across all our self-managed DC's. Meet your team Every week, over 11 million customers visit one of our 3,000+ stores across Europe—and we’re still growing fast, with new stores opening daily and new distribution centers every quarter. It’s a major logistical challenge: moving 6,000+ products efficiently and at the lowest cost. Our Supply Chain team, now 13,000 strong, keeps the shelves full. We operate across 7 countries and will expand further in the years ahead. You’ll work closely with our international colleagues, as well as central teams in Process, IT, Facilities, and Transport. This is you You know your way around international Supply Chains and thrive in the fast-paced world of retail logistics. The chance to build and lead your own DC from the ground up excites you. Safety, performance, and continuous improvement are in your DNA. You think ahead, but you act now. You’re someone who spots opportunities to improve store deliveries and knows how to align with international experts to make it happen. You engage your team—building strong relationships with colleagues, the works council, and unions. You combine long-term planning with a sharp focus on daily operations. You’re structured, reliable, and deadline-driven—but pragmatic when needed to get things done. Maybe you’ve done this before and want to do it again. Or maybe this is your big step forward—into a role that grows with you as the DC evolves or as you step into Regional Leadership or specialist roles. Requirements • A master’s degree in Logistics, Operations, or a related field; • 7–8+ years of experience in retail logistics, ideally with a few years in a similar role; • Solid understanding of transportation and how it fits in the bigger picture; • Experience with ERP, WMS, and MS Office tools; • Strong background in labor relations and working with unions, with a clear results focus; • Familiarity with European DC networks and ways of working; • Fluent in English; • Lean certification? That’s a plus; • Strong organizational skills, structured approach, and ability to follow through; • A hands-on, pragmatic mindset. What we offer Surprisingly more! From your base in Santa Maria da Feira (near Porto), you’ll help shape the supply chain for all of Europe. With 3,000+ stores in 13 countries—and growing—our scale gives you endless opportunities to grow. New roles, innovation projects, fresh challenges: there’s no ceiling on your development. Our culture is simple and focused, built on shared values: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost awareness, and respect. You can count on: • A permanent full-time contract; • Salary ranges between 49,150 eur/year and 70,200 eur/year; • Short and Long-term performance bonus; • Robust benefits Package (medical Insurance, meal vouchers, etc); • Laptop, and mobile phone; • 15% staff discount in Action stores; • Extensive training and development opportunities. How we contribute to society Behind the scenes, we’re working to make a real impact. From sponsoring 2,000+ children through SOS Children’s Villages to building a diverse team with 124 nationalities. We’re serious about sustainability too—70% of our wood and 86% of our cotton products are sourced responsibly. Over half our stores use only LED lighting. And our newest DCs, including Banyeres, are built to the highest BREEAM standards—designed for sustainability and a great place to work. Yes, that’s also Action. Want to know more? Join us and see for yourself. Interested? We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone who sees themselves in this role. Apply now in English—applications in other languages won’t be considered. Your recruiter will be your steady contact throughout the process.