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Site Manager - Contract Logistics - Fashion

GEODIS BeneluxAlmereJob.bopublished 04/03/2026
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About the company

Are you a leader with a passion for logistics, automation, and people management? Do you want to build a future-proof site for a leading fashion client at a European market leader? At GEODIS in Almere, you get the chance to make a difference!

GEODIS is a European leader in logistics services and strives for the total satisfaction of all its stakeholders: Stakeholders Total Satisfaction (STS). Our mission? To help customers succeed by optimizing their logistics processes. We are passionate experts, driven by innovation, reliability, and collaboration.

English Are you a leader with a passion for logistics, automation, and people management? Do you want to build a future-proof site for a leading fashion client at a European market leader? At GEODIS in Almere, you get the chance to make a real difference!

GEODIS is a European leader in logistics services and strives for the total satisfaction of all its stakeholders: Stakeholders Total Satisfaction (STS). Our mission? To help customers succeed by optimizing their logistics processes. We are passionate experts, driven by innovation, reliability, and collaboration.

Your tasks

Your impact As Site Manager, you are ultimately responsible for the daily operations, policy, and results of our site in Almere. You manage multiple shifts of up to 250 FTE during peak periods, with 2-15 direct reports (Operations Managers/Supervisors). Together with the client and external parties (MPS), you ensure the operation runs flawlessly. You ensure a profitable, flexible, safe, and customer-oriented environment where automation and continuous improvement are central.

  • Establishing and executing operational policy in line with the client's wishes and GEODIS's objectives.
  • P&L responsibility: preparing, monitoring, and achieving the annual budget, steering on turnover, margin, and EBIT.
  • Maintaining close relationships with clients, local authorities, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Optimizing and monitoring service delivery according to SLAs, quality requirements, and KPIs.
  • Leading, coaching, and developing your team, with a focus on motivation, growth, and optimal staffing.
  • Collaborating with an MSP
  • Planning a largely automated Warehouse
  • Steering on quality, safety, and environmental standards (ISO 9001/14001/45001/22000, 5S, HACCP).
  • Reporting on financial and operational performance, identifying opportunities and risks.
  • Initiating and guiding improvement projects, implementations, and process innovations, with a strong focus on automation.

Your impact As Sitemanager, you are ultimately responsible for the daily operations, policies, and results of our site in Almere. You manage multiple shifts with up to 250 FTE in peak-periods, with 2-15 direct reports (Operations Managers/Supervisors). Together with the client and external parties (MPS), you ensure the operation runs smoothly. You provide a profitable, flexible, safe, and customer-oriented environment where automation and continuous improvement are a central part.

What will you do?

  • Establish and execute operational policy in line with the client’s wishes and GEODIS’s objectives.
  • P&L responsibility: preparing, monitoring, and achieving the annual budget, managing turnover, margin, and EBIT.
  • Maintain close relationships with clients, local authorities, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Optimize and monitor services according to SLAs, quality requirements, and KPIs.
  • Lead, coach, and develop your team with a focus on motivation, growth, and optimal staffing.
  • Collaborate with an MSP.
  • Plan a largely automated warehouse.
  • Steer on quality, safety, and environmental standards (ISO 9001/14001/45001/22000, 5S, HACCP).
  • Report on financial and operational performance, identifying opportunities and risks.
  • Initiate and guide improvement projects, implementations, and process innovations, with a strong focus on automation.

Requirements

  • HBO+ working and thinking level, preferably in logistics/technology/business administration.
  • Extensive experience as a manager in a (more) automated logistics environment with large teams and complex processes.
  • Experience with shift work, MSP, steering on real-time data.
  • Knowledge of warehouse and transport management systems, automation, financial management, and LEAN/improvement projects.
  • Strong people manager and coach, accustomed to steering on KPIs and results.
  • Experience in maintaining customer relationships and closing contracts.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus).
  • Analytically strong, persuasive, charismatic, and decisive.
  • In possession of a VOG or willing to apply for one.

What do you bring?

  • Higher professional education (HBO+) level of working and thinking, preferably in logistics, engineering, or business administration.
  • Extensive experience as a manager in a (highly) automated logistics environment with large teams and complex processes.
  • Experience with shift work, MSP, and steering based on real-time data.
  • Knowledge of warehouse and transport management systems, automation, financial management, and LEAN/improvement projects.
  • Strong people manager and coach, accustomed to managing based on KPIs and results.
  • Experience in maintaining customer relationships and negotiating contracts.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is an advantage).
  • Strong analytical skills, persuasive, charismatic, and decisive.
  • In possession of a certificate of good conduct (VOG) or willing to apply for one.

What we offer

What do we offer?

  • A key role within an international, fast-growing organization in the fashion industry.
  • Good employment conditions according to the CAO Beroepsgoederenvervoer.
  • Salary between 6500 and 8500 gross (based on full-time, 40 hours) depending on knowledge and experience.
  • (Electric) lease car.
  • 24 vacation + 3.5 ATV days.
  • An interesting bonus policy.
  • Leading an ambitious and professional organization where innovation comes first.
  • Room for entrepreneurship, development, and real impact.
  • A modern, automated working environment in Almere.

Nice to have

  • Sports allowance of €50 per year.
  • Lease-a-bike, also for (only) private use.
  • Extra vacation days based on age / years of service.

What do we offer?

  • A key role within an international, fast-growing organization in the fashion industry.
  • Attractive terms of employment according to the CAO Beroepsgoederenvervoer.
  • Salary between €6,500 and €8,500 gross (based on full-time, 40 hours), depending on knowledge and experience.
  • (Electric) lease car.
  • 24 vacation days + 3.5 ATV days.
  • An interesting bonus policy.
  • An ambitious and professional organization where innovation is paramount.
  • Space for entrepreneurship, development, and real impact.
  • A modern, automated working environment in Almere.

Nice extras

  • Sports allowance of €50 per year.
  • Lease-a-bike, also for private use (only).
  • Extra vacation days based on age/years of service.

How to apply

Apply now! Do you want to leave your mark on the logistics of tomorrow? Are you the inspiring Site Manager we are looking for? Apply directly and help us build the future of GEODIS!

Apply now! Do you want to make your mark on the logistics of tomorrow? Are you the inspiring Sitemanager we are looking for? Apply now and help us build the future of GEODIS!