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Team Lead Warehouse

Role overview

Qualifications

  • MBO+/Bachelor's level of working and thinking.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Team Leader in a logistics environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct clear and respectful conversations regarding employability, performance, behavior, and absenteeism.
  • Fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the VAS department on an operational level, coaching, guiding, and developing employees.
  • Plan and organize work activities for both permanent employees and temporary staff.
  • Monitor and improve processes related to quality, productivity, safety, and collaboration.
  • Actively contribute to absenteeism prevention by recognizing early warning signs and addressing them through constructive conversations.

Key facts

  • Remote from: Netherlands
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Dutch, English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Planning
  • Communication
  • Accountability
  • Proactivity
  • Teamwork

About the company

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stichd

Apparel & Fashion

We are a family of experts creating and designing a home for fashion essentials (bodywear, legwear, swimwear), fanwear (motorsport, football) and lifestyle for exceptional brands. Connecting design, sales, logistics, marketing, & e-com, we are Consciously Crafting Convenience for our customers and consumers. Across our three areas; essentials, fanwear and lifestyle we serve both B2B and B2C. From branded socks and underwear to fashionable swimwear and fanwear, we are proud to make products that are personal to you and to the world. At stichd we call them humble heroes. The first pieces you put on and the last you take off. Those pieces that make cheering for your favourite team and driver, that much more enjoyable. A member of the PUMA Group, stichd is a licensee with its HQ located in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. In addition, stichd has a global presence with sales offices throughout Europe, the UK, in Mexico, in China and in Southeast Asia. The fanwear team is primarily situated in London. The company’s warehousing and logistics are located in Tilburg, Netherlands and via our service partners in Mexico, China and Malaysia. Employing over 750 people, the company’s current brand portfolio includes for our Essentials business: PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Head and Calvin Klein. For our Fanwear business: Ayrton Senna, BMW Motorsport, Formula 1, Formula E, Mercedes F1 Team, Williams Racing, Porsche Motorsport, Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team, Aston Martin F1 Team and Manchester City Football Club. And for our Lifestyle business: BMW Lifestyle. At stichd you have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic company, with unique insights into multiple global A-list brands. We are a collective of professionals with diverse personalities and backgrounds where integrity and expertise are balanced with humility. Passionate about our people, products, partners and planet we are dedicated to becoming more conscious of our impact. Always growing, moving and learning.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryApparel & Fashion
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

The Job

For our Distribution Center in Tilburg, we are looking for a Team Lead VAS Warehouse. In this role, you will lead the Value Added Services (VAS) department, where daily operations include both automated and manual activities such as labeling, repacking, and other customer-specific value-added services.

As Team Lead VAS Warehouse, you will be responsible, together with three Team Coordinators, for the daily management, coaching, and development of a team of approximately 60 permanent employees, supplemented by varying numbers of temporary workers depending on seasonal demands and operational needs. You will ensure effective planning, clear task allocation, and a safe, structured working environment where quality, productivity, and teamwork are key priorities.

You will also play an important role in identifying, addressing, and preventing absenteeism and potential absenteeism within your team. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is confident, communicative, and able to engage employees in constructive and supportive conversations. You will report to the Head of Warehouse Operations and work closely with three fellow Team Leads, HR, and supporting departments to continuously improve the daily operation.

Your Mission

  • Lead the VAS department on an operational level, coaching, guiding, and developing employees.
  • Plan and organize work activities for both permanent employees and temporary staff.
  • Monitor and improve processes related to quality, productivity, safety, and collaboration.
  • Actively contribute to absenteeism prevention by recognizing early warning signs and addressing them through constructive conversations.
  • Ensure effective alignment and collaboration with HR, Planning, Operations, and other departments across the organization.
  • Adapt to seasonal peaks and fluctuating volumes while maintaining control over employee engagement, productivity, and quality standards.

Your Talent

  • MBO+/Bachelor's level of working and thinking.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Team Leader in a logistics environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct clear and respectful conversations regarding employability, performance, behavior, and absenteeism.
  • Fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
  • Proactive, responsible, and capable of recognizing early signs of absenteeism or reduced employability.
  • Affinity with VAS processes, warehouse systems, and continuous improvement of daily operational practices.

This role is based in Tilburg, the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible.

To apply for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We will not apply for work or residence permits.

We Offer

•    Our salaries are based on 38 hours per week, but fulltime work is 40 hours per week. Instead, you choose between a lot of holidays; 40 per year ór choose for a 40-hour salary per month with still 28 holidays. You can switch every six months;
•    Annual bonus scheme;
•    New hires (introduction) days;
•    Great offer of e-learnings and a training offer for personal development;
•    Enough free fruit for you daily vitamins;
•    A travel allowance of €0.25 per kilometre is provided.
•    8% holiday allowance, employee insurances and a good pension scheme;
•    Employee discount on the PUMA, Levi’s, Fuelforfans and BMW Lifestyle websites;
•    Modern workspace and a good working atmosphere;
•    International working environment with colleagues of more than 50 different nationalities;
•    Community involvement (STICHD impact tool);
•    Work hard, play hard. Our STICHD-events are legendary.
 

About Us

We like to think of ourselves as a family of experts.

Ok, we know what you’re thinking: at over 700 members, that’s a pretty big family. But what we really mean is that, whatever our skills or our story, whatever the task or the time pressure, we’re in it together. Pushing each other, backing each other and believing in each other, always.

We’re one STICHD. And that matters, because this one company does a lot.
 

We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create products that people love. From socks and underwear to swim and fanwear. From PUMA and Levi’s to Formula 1 and Manchester City. From design and logistics to retail and events. From our HQ in the Netherlands to sales offices and logistics centres all over the world. Like we said: a lot.

Why join us?

Because at STICHD, you get the best of both worlds. The buzz and exposure of working on a global scale with the world’s biggest brands. The freedom and flexibility to find your own passion and follow your own path. But most of all, because we care. We really care. About our brands and products. About each package and every fan’s experience. About one another.

We have some amazing people at STICHD. People with different backgrounds and skillsets, perspectives and personalities. Global leaders in their field who always stay curious, grounded and never stop learning.

Does this sound like it could be you? Click ‘apply’ and show us what you’ve got!

AQCUISITION AS A RESULT OF VACANIES IS NOT APPRECIATED

STICHD provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at STICHD and PUMA, and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At STICHD and PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.

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