Production Planner

Bertelsmann; Echt-Susteren; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-for-time arrangement

25 vacation days

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Employee discounts on benefits

Job summary

Arvato, located at Echt, Limburg, is seeking a Production Planner to balance workload, capacity and priorities. You’ll translate demand into an actionable plan, monitor workload, and adjust schedules to maintain service levels in a fast-paced logistics campus.

The role requires strong Excel, SAP/WMS experience, and excellent English. Join a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level education or higher in a relevant field.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or production planning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workload and capacity planning across the operation.
• Process orders in SAP and WMS and adjust schedules as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supervisors to optimize execution.
• Participate in planning meetings and provide insights.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English language

Logistics experience

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Echt, Limburg | €2.607 - € 4.164 l TFT As a Production Planner in Echt, Limburg 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. At our high-tech logistics campus in Echt, 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 Production Planner, you translate customer demand into an efficient operational plan. You monitor workload, identify bottlenecks, and make adjustments where necessary to ensure service levels are met.

Your responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and adjusting workload and capacity planning;
• Processing and managing incoming orders in SAP and WMS systems;
• Identifying deviations and proactively adjusting planning schedules;
• Collaborating with Operations and Supervisors to optimize execution;
• Participating in planning meetings and providing planning insights.

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Production 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;
• Advanced Excel skills;
• 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.

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 €2.607 - € 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;
• An attractive pension scheme;
• Travel allowance;
• Employee Benefits @ Work discounts;
• Discount on gym memberships and bike plan;
• An active employee association with team events and social activities.

WHAT’S NEXT

Our process is fast and straightforward:

• First interview on-site;
• Online assessment;
• Second interview on-site;
• Feedback within 48 hours.

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

About Us

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer and value the different perspectives of our employees, which contributes to the diversity of our company.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.

Additional Information

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