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An Assistant Supervisor at Arvato Bertelsmann in Puttershoek is a hands-on leadership role in a highly automated logistics center, coordinating 20 to 30 staff, shaping daily planning, and ensuring performance stays on track under the Supervisor. The role is 40 hours with morning and evening shifts, occasional Saturdays, and a salary of €2,560 to €3,349 plus a shift allowance and benefits, with a temporary contract leading to permanent. Key requirements: MBO level, at least 1 year in logistics, experience with WMS/ERP such as SAP, Excel, good English, and willingness to work shifts, plus a proactive, improvement mindset. Tips: tailor your resume to leadership impact and KPI outcomes, highlight automation experience, be ready for a fast on-site interview, and confirm legal right to work in NL.

Puttershoek | €2,560 – €3,349 | 40 hours | Shifts | TFT

Ready for the next step in your logistics career? Looking for more responsibility in a highly automated warehouse where you can truly make an impact?

As an Assistant Supervisor in Puttershoek, you play a key role in the daily operation of one of the most modern and automated logistics centers in Europe. You are the link between your team and the Supervisor, ensuring processes run smoothly and performance stays on track.

You’ll work in a dynamic, international environment where systems, data, and continuous improvement are central. This is a role where you combine leadership with hands-on operational control.

YOUR ROLE

As an Assistant Supervisor, you are co-responsible for the daily warehouse operation. You ensure your team performs, processes run smoothly, and priorities are clear throughout the shift.

Your responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities and divide work during daily stand-ups;
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of 20–30 warehouse employees and line leads;
• Create and adjust daily planning based on volumes, staffing, and priorities;
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, quality, and output, and act on deviations;
• Prepare daily reports (e.g. volumes, inbound/outbound flow) and share insights with the Supervisor.

You act as the operational point of contact on the floor and maintain a strong helicopter view across processes, people, and priorities. You report to the Supervisor and work closely with Workforce and other operational departments.

You work in shifts (morning and evening). In busy periods, you may also work on Saturdays. A few times per year, night shifts can be needed for a short period. You will get extra pay for shifts. You will receive a shift allowance.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Experience matters. But at Arvato, your development doesn’t stop. In this role, you’ll work in a highly automated and innovative warehouse environment where ownership and continuous improvement are key.

Through our extensive learning center and targeted training programs, you’ll have the opportunity to develop yourself further, both professionally and personally.

We offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €2,560 and €3,349 (based on 40 hours);
• Shift allowance;
• Time-For-Time;
• 25 vacation days (3 additional not-sick days);
• Option to buy additional vacation days;
• Company laptop and phone;
• Travel allowance;
• Pension plan;
• Discounts on gym membership and bike plan;
• Team events and informal activities.

You will start with a temporary contract with the possibility of a permanent contract.
You must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands at the time of application.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Supervisor who wants to grow within a professional, fast-paced, and technology-driven logistics environment.

• MBO level or similar working and thinking level;
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role within logistics;
• Experience in a warehouse or production environment;
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and Excel;
• Good command of the English language;
• Willing to work in shifts;
• Strong coordination skills and the ability to maintain overview (helicopter view);
• Proactive, decisive, and focused on continuous improvement.

WHAT’S NEXT

Our process is fast and straightforward:

• Phone screening with the recruiter;
• First interview on-site;
• Second interview on-site;
• You’ll receive feedback quickly.

Arvato is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates based on talent and motivation.

Ready to take ownership in a high-tech warehouse where operations, data, and people come together? Apply now.