Transport Operator
In a nutshell
Picnic is looking for a Transport Operator who acts as the key link between internal teams (distribution centers, fulfilment centers, and hubs) and external partners (suppliers and carriers). You monitor daily operations closely, respond quickly to challenges, and ensure groceries are delivered on time and efficiently within our just-in-time supply chain. By understanding logistics flows, volumes, and time sensitivity, you help build an efficient network while adapting to forecasting models. Alongside daily planning, you lead improvement projects to increase fill rates, reduce empty kilometers, analyze root causes, and implement long-term operational improvements.
Tricks of the trade
Supplier & Carrier Management: Maintain and monitor operational relationships with suppliers and transport partners
Transport Planning: Manage and adjust daily transport schedules, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
Process Improvement: Design, implement, and run logistics improvement projects
Safety & Compliance: Improve and safeguard working conditions for Picnic employees and contracted truck drivers
Operational Presence: Work from the Amsterdam Head Office or Utrecht warehouse, with regular visits to suppliers and other warehouses
We're looking for
Preferably a finished MBO or HBO degree
0-6 years of experience, preferably in the field of Supply Chain Management, Logistics or similar
You are stress resistant and like to work in a high pace environment
Talent for planning: you turn ‘it’s not possible’ into ‘it’s on the way'
Creative and pragmatic: you find original solutions for things that need to be fixed now
Responsible: you can work independently and you have a confident personality
Great communicator: you possess the capability to articulate problems and projects to all stakeholders
You’re available full time and flexible in terms of working hours. We work with two different shifts: one shift starts at 06:00 in the morning, the other one at 13:30 in the afternoon
Picnic perks
🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks
Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.
🚵🏼Health insurance discount & bike plan
We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. anl
✍🏼Learning & development
You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.
All the rest
At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well.
Please be aware that fluency in Dutch is required for this role!
