Dutch-Speaking Team Lead - E-commerce Operations
China, Guangdong, Shenzhen Shi
Experience: All levels
Information Technology
Introduction
We are looking for a highly driven, hands-on Dutch-speaking Team Lead to lead day-to-day operations in Shenzhen. You will manage the local team, drive supplier and factory performance, and act as a key operational link between China and management in the Netherlands
What are you going to do
- Lead and manage the China-based operational team, ensuring effective day-to-day execution, clear ownership and accountability.
- Translate business priorities into clear actions, responsibilities and deadlines, ensuring priorities from management in the Netherlands are effectively implemented by the China operation.
- Drive daily execution, delegate responsibilities and follow up on commitments to ensure agreed actions are delivered.
- Manage supplier and factory performance and drive continuous improvement across operations.
- Identify operational challenges proactively and implement practical solutions, involving the appropriate stakeholders where necessary.
- Conduct supplier visits, audits and operational meetings and follow up on agreed actions and commitments.
- Maintain effective communication between the China team and management in the Netherlands, acting as a key operational link between both sides of the business.
- Lead through clear delegation, direct feedback and accountability, ensuring both team members and suppliers remain focused on delivering results.
- Work primarily from the Shenzhen office and remain closely involved with the local operation.
- Travel within China as required and occasionally to the Netherlands.
- Support urgent operational matters outside regular working hours when required.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Professional fluency in Dutch and English is required. Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
- You are based in Shenzhen or willing to relocate and are comfortable with daily office presence.
- You have a strong understanding of Dutch and Chinese business cultures and can operate effectively between management in the Netherlands and a China-based operation.
- You have proven people leadership experience and can delegate responsibilities, provide direct feedback, maintain accountability and drive results.
- You are entrepreneurial, proactive and hands-on, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently.
- You are comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly and operational challenges require practical solutions.
- You are willing to travel within China and occasionally to the Netherlands, and can support urgent operational matters outside regular working hours when required.
- Experience in e-commerce and fulfillment is an advantage.
- Experience working with Chinese suppliers, factories or sourcing operations is an advantage.
- Previous management experience in a fast-growing international environment is an advantage.