Every Tuesday afternoon, the newsletter is published here with the latest info for all hubs!
This week, we have updates on PreZero Plastic bags, Flink Football tournament and Supply chain updates, and more!
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Weekly To Do's
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Reminder: Use Only PreZero Plastic Bags
A quick but important reminder for all hubs:
When handing out plastic bags for waste disposal, please only use the official PreZero plastic bags.
➡️ Other bags are not allowed — this is key for proper recycling and cooperation with PreZero.
📸 Not sure what the correct bags look like?
See the attached photo for reference here.
📦 Need more bags?
Please make sure to place an order in time to avoid running out.
Let’s keep things clean, sorted, and compliant ✅
Thanks for your attention and support! 🙌
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Key updates you can't miss
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Flink Football Tournament 2025
The football tournament is just around the corner. Get your teams ready!
We have a list of individuals who have applied so far, which is over 240! Amazing going so far, but soon we will close the entry (Friday 16th) as the first local tournament isn't far away
Hub managers have been provided with a sheet last week for filling out the teams, so please check in with them!
If hubs do not have enough players, we may merge some hubs (aiming for hubs close to each other)
This week, we have the finalized dates and location for the local tournaments!
Dates and location are:
23rd May: Amsterdam
30th May: Rotterdam
6th June: Amersfoort or Utrect (TBC)
And if you still have more people who want to join, keep signing them up! Let's gooo!!
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Supply Chain Updates
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Hub Alerts = Solutions!
There are 3 main ticket types that you can submit in Hub Alert, all of them help Flink and your teams run as effectively as possible:
🥫 Product Issues: If you receive products from the supplier with missing SKUs, missing/wrong EANs, or wrong product descriptions/weights.
Results:
👍 Fewer pre and post-issues
👍 More efficient hub
👍Happy Customers mean more orders
📦 Delivery issues: if, during the delivery, you receive damaged products, have roll container, logistic, or product issues.
Results:
👍 Fewer pre and post-issues
👍 More efficient hub
👍Compensation to Flink for supplier issues
🔢 Shelf issues: to report missing shelf numbers, to request shelf changes and to provide feedback on facings.
Results:
👍 More efficient hub
👍 Fewer post-order issues for damaged items
Every Hub Alert counts! Future waste/delivery issues will be solved/lower due to the direct actions we and the suppliers are taking based on the ticket.
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HQ Job Spotlight
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Workforce Planning & Performance Specialist
Job Description
You will be responsible for ensuring that Flink Netherlands meets our 28-minute promise while balancing efficiencies.
Help optimize workforce scheduling so we always have the right people in the right place at the right time.
Dive into data to improve staffing efficiency—from analyzing delivery speeds, flexible scheduling options, to identifying solutions for idle time management.
Use automation and smart insights to free up time for what matters most.
Collaborate with the Data Science team to fine-tune demand forecasting models.
Spot opportunities to improve operations across the country and help bring them to life.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
1–2 years of experience in data analysis, operations, or process improvement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for making decisions based on data.
Comfortable working under pressure and juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with tools like Excel, SQL, or other data analysis software.
A positive, proactive mindset—you’re ready to learn and take on challenges.
Empathy and critical thinking—you understand how decisions impact both people and performance.
Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
A true team player who thrives in a collaborative setting.
👉 If you would like to apply, please use the link
👉 Other job openings here
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Shelf changes
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Please find here the list of delisted products this week.
Please outbound these products either via Rescue Bags if applicable, otherwise as Expired.
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Shelf changes for Hub 3.0
At 16:00 today, we will post the shelf changes here
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Shelf changes for Hub 3.1
At 16:00 today, we will post the shelf changes here
_________________________________________________________________Shelf changes for Hub 4.0 (AMS_ZUID)
At 16:00 today, we will post the shelf changes here
_________________________________________________________________The list will be published at 16:00, so please check around that time.
The changes will go live tonight between 01:00 and 07:00, so please move the products to their new locations tonight after closure/tomorrow morning.
🤓Don’t forget the back stock! When moving products to their new shelf, always remember to check and reposition any backstock on the top shelves as well!
Read more about the different Hub Sizes here!
Why do we do shelf changes?
Shelf changes are primarily made to optimize product placement, such as moving items from an S to an XS shelf. This allows the shelves to be listed in more hubs than they currently are, expanding the assortment’s size across all hubs rather than concentrating it in only the larger L or XL hubs.
For example, by consolidating products on an S shelf, we can free up space on a relatively empty M shelf and streamline product placement from top to bottom.
This process will continue in the near future as we work to broaden our assortment. Expanding our assortment ultimately increases the potential basket size for customers.
If you notice products that don’t fit the shelves when following the facings, flag them via the “Facings feedback” option in Hub Alert.
ℹ️ More information on Hub Alert here