Warehouse Deputy Director - DC Łódź Miejsce pracy: Łódź Opened in 2017 (and extended in 2024), DC Lodz is a key logistical hub supplying Poland and the Baltic states. With a surface area of 44,000 sqm, we have sent 32 million quantities to the stores and 6.6 million to e-commerce clients in 2025.

Our primary focus is on shaping the ideal organization, designing the optimal structure, and fine-tuning the warehouse layout to ensure maximum operational efficiency, safety, and visual standards. We actively handle CAC Specif operations for both Poland and the Czech Republic. In this role, your core mission will be driving fast and high-quality shipments to our stores, while continuously delivering Cut Off Times at the highest market level.

With a competitive job market and a challenging human context, our team of 400 Decathlonians is looking for a Warehouse Deputy Director. As my direct partner in leading the unit, you will work hand-in-hand with our warehouse managers, having a decisive impact on daily operations, the physical look and organization of the warehouse, and the strategic achievements and overall performance of the entire site.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WAREHOUSE DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Your core mission is to reinforce the human fundamentals of Decathlon and accelerate the logistic team's skills to support our expansion and growth across all delivered markets. Working hand-in-hand with the Warehouse Director, you will drive operational excellence, develop our leadership culture, and ensure the achievement of ambitious KPIs and customer satisfaction. You will directly manage a team of 7 to 10 managers and indirectly lead over 100 team members.

People:

• Foster the organizational culture in daily management practices and build relations based on company values.
• Recruit internal and external talents, maintaining the highest quality standards, and ensure a standardized onboarding process.
• Actively support the development of your managerial team, building their autonomy and promoting internal mobility.
• Create a safe, engaging, and well-being-oriented work environment based on open dialogue.

Planet & Safety:

• Implement sustainable development principles, reduce the environmental impact of operations, and promote a circular economy.
• Comprehensively manage safety in the warehouse environment
• Ensure business continuity by preparing and executing clear action plans for unexpected disruptions

Profit & Operational Excellence:

• In the spirit of Continuous Improvement, drive high 5S and layout standards to achieve everyday operational excellence.
• Take direct accountability for unit achievements, managing warehouse performance by optimizing processes across the People, Planet, Profit trajectory.
• Autonomously lead logistics projects and effectively manage change, implementing modern tech solutions to support business processes.
• Ensure the quality of operational processes to reduce claims and damage rates, managing your operational budget effectively. WHO ARE YOU

The attitudes and behaviors we think are the key ones:

• You are a fast learner with high learning agility.
• You thrive in multitasking and effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• You demonstrate high emotional intelligence and strong leadership skills.
• You are highly adaptable, energetic, and act as a role model on the warehouse floor.
• You can effectively communicate complex information and are a skilled negotiator.

The skills we defined as needed:

• You have a very good understanding of logistics processes and supply chain operations.
• You are proficient in Project Management (Continuous Improvement / Lean Management is a plus).
• Your level of English is fluent in both speaking and writing (B2).
• You have a solid understanding of labor law, budgeting, and health & safety regulations.

Your experience:

• Must have: You have already managed large groups of people (directly managing managers and indirectly leading large operational teams).
• Must have: You have already proven your effectiveness by consistently achieving ambitious results.
• Must have: You have 1 to 3 years (preferably 3-5 years) of proven experience in logistics, transport, or management. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The deadline for sending your application is 13th of November 2026.

Application must consist of:

• CV
• Answers to the questions in the application form

We will invite chosen candidates and promise to provide feedback to everyone. Recruitment meetings will take place live in Łódź on 19th of November 2026. For those candidates who cannot attend the meeting in person, please contact me directly.

If you have any questions about the ad or the job, feel free to contact:

Katarzyna Wojtczak

Warehouse Director Decathlon CD Łódź

e-mail: [email protected]

tel: +48 606 792 126

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Twoich pasji

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• Program poleceń

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• Spotkania

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• Karta

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Pełną informację odnośnie przetwarzania Twoich danych osobowych w naszych rekrutacjach znajdziesz otwierając poniższy link:

https://contents.mediadecathlon.com/s1258475/k$d4ab5fc0624ba558d083e2c83a8bb4aa/defaut.pdf