Logistics Planner

Bertelsmann; Lelystad; In loco; EUR 29.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

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Salary 2560–4164 EUR/month

25 vacation days

Travel allowance

Employee discounts

Gym discount

Bike plan

Team events

Descrizione del lavoro

Bertelsmann is seeking a proactive Logistics Planner in Lelystad, Netherlands. You will balance workload and capacity, translate demand into an actionable plan, and coordinate with Supervisors and Operations to maintain service levels.

Strong Excel skills and English proficiency are essential, with SAP experience a plus. You will join a Planning team focused on continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across Logistics and Customer Support to ensure efficient

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Proficient Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain planning, or contract logistics.
• SAP experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Results-driven with prioritization ability.

Mansioni

• Monitor and adjust workload and capacity planning.
• Process and manage incoming orders in SAP and WMS.
• Investigate system abnormalities, assess impact and coordinate follow-ups.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supervisors to optimize execution.
• Take ownership of data quality, create clear reports and visualizations.

Conoscenze

Analytical

English Proficiency

Excel/Sheets

AI tools

Communication

Prioritization

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

As a Logistics Planner you are responsible for balancing workload, capacity, and operational priorities. You ensure that incoming orders are processed efficiently and that operations run smoothly. Working closely with Supervisors and Operations, you play a key role in maintaining an optimal flow throughout the warehouse.

You will work in an international environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

YOUR ROLE

As a Logistics Planner, you ensure that the workload and capacity planning process runs effectively and that customer demand is translated into a realistic operational plan. You monitor system-generated plans, identify bottlenecks and planning exceptions, and coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure timely follow-up, safeguarding operational performance and service levels.

Your responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and adjusting workload and capacity planning;
• Processing and managing incoming orders in SAP and WMS systems;
• Investigating and understanding operational and system-related abnormalities, assessing their impact, and notifying the appropriate counterparts with clear information while coordinating follow-ups;
• Collaborating with Operations and Supervisors to optimize execution;
• Take ownership of data quality and consistency, creating clear reports and visualizations and using these to identify improvement opportunities in both physical warehouse processes and system workflows.

You will be part of the Planning team and work closely with Operations, Inventory Control, and Customer Support to ensure a smooth and efficient logistics process.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Experience matters. But at Arvato, your development doesn't stop. In this role, you'll work with advanced logistics systems and planning processes within an environment where continuous improvement and innovation are key.

Through our extensive learning platform and targeted training programs, you'll have the opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally.

• A gross monthly salary between €2.560 - € 4.164 based on 40 hours, depending on your experience;Time-for-time arrangement;
• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour workweek;
• Additional leave options, including purchasing extra vacation days;
• Travel allowance;
• Employee Benefits @ Work discounts;
• Discount on gym memberships and bike plan;
• An active employee association with team events and social activities.

For this position, it is necessary that you have the legal right to work in the Netherlands at the time of applying.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Logistics Planner who enjoys working in a fast-paced logistics environment.

• Bachelor's working and thinking level;
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken;
• Practical proficiency in Excel/Google sheets for managing, analyzing and visualizing operational data plus the ability to use AI tools to support analysis and identify improvement opportunities;
• Experience within logistics, supply chain, production planning, or contract logistics;
• Experience working with SAP is a strong advantage;
• Strong analytical and communication skills;
• Results-driven and able to prioritize effectively.

Arvato is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates based on talent, experience, and motivation.

Additional Information

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