DC Lead (m/f/d)

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for
the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as a DC Lead (m/f/d)!

In this role, you will lead and continuously develop our Distribution Centre operations, ensuring efficient, reliable and cost-effective services for our stores. You will combine operational leadership with a strong focus on people, customer needs and continuous improvement, driving solutions that strengthen service levels and operational excellence.

This role is based in our office in Wickrath.

Your responsibilities

• Lead, develop and empower line managers and team members to deliver high-quality services across the business
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring key performance indicators and leading continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and optimize cost-benefit results for our stores
• Manage operational risks across warehouse operations and implement effective mitigation measures to ensure accuracy, efficiency and reliable service
• Evaluate and optimize storage strategies to create efficient operational solutions that meet business requirements
• Plan, manage and optimize the Distribution Centre budget, balancing operational performance with cost efficiency
• Partner with stores, internal departments, stakeholders and service providers to align expectations, targets and achievable service levels
• Identify market and store needs and translate them into viable, efficient and innovative service solutions

What you bring

• A Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transport Management, Business Administration or an equivalent field
• At least 10 years of experience in supply chain management or logistics, including experience leading large operational units, managing people and working with social partners
• Proven experience developing and implementing policies, processes and systems in an international business environment, including SAP and Warehouse or Transportation Management Systems (WMS/TMS)
• Strong experience in leading and implementing change, combined with knowledge of lean logistics and continuous improvement
• A strong customer focus and the ability to improve service levels and customer awareness
• Strong English skills and proficiency in an additional language relevant to the Distribution Centre location
• Strong analytical skills, combined with a high level of commitment, flexibility, creativity and reliability, as well as a proactive, positive and inspiring leadership style

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture