Senior Business Planner

Takeaway.com; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Eat Takeaway.com is seeking a Senior Business Planner in Amsterdam to own the monthly tactical planning process, support budgeting and quarterly revisions, and drive long-term planning for order volumes, courier scheduling, and equipment demand.

You will partner with the Forecasting & Planning team, build cross-functional relationships, analyze KPIs, and influence stakeholders through clear, data-driven communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Experience in demand planning, analytics, or consultancy.
• Experience in resource requirement planning and strategic planning.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel and Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Lead the tactical planning process at the local level and monitor KPIs.
• Analyze planning and operational KPIs to inform strategic decisions.
• Drive long-term planning across order volumes, courier scheduling, and equipment demand.
• Build cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders through clear communication.

Skills

Demand planning

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Excel

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

As a Senior Business Planner at Thuisbezorgd.com, you'll be at the center of a transformation focused on delivering exceptional service - from restaurant meals to everyday groceries - while driving business profitability and sustainable growth. Thuisbezorgd.com is at a pivotal moment, building a robust business model that balances service excellence with operational efficiency.

Working alongside the Business Planner and reporting to the Senior Team Lead of Forecasting & Planning, you'll own the monthly tactical planning process and support annual budgeting and quarterly budget revisions. You will also drive long-term planning across order volumes, courier scheduling, and equipment demand.

This role demands a strong networker who builds cross-functional relationships and influences stakeholders through clear communication and compelling analysis. If you're excited about mastering logistics performance and driving optimization at scale, this opportunity is for you.

About Just Eat Takeaway.com

Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading global online delivery platform with a vision to empower everyday convenience. Its technology platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery, and convenience partners worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Tactical Planning

• Lead the tactical planning process at the local level
• Analyze planning and operational KPIs to inform strategic decisions
• Collaborate with the F&P Team Lead and local stakeholders to refine order volume forecasts, hiring needs, and country strategies
• Partner with Country Recruitment teams to ensure workforce quality

Strategic Planning

• Conduct in-depth analysis of order volume trends and KPIs to drive cross-functional decisions
• Facilitate scenario planning to refine strategic objectives
• Influence cross-functional teams on critical business matters

Target & Performance Management

• Partner with the F&P Team Lead to execute planning KPI targets
• Monitor planning performance and provide actionable insights

Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the local Point of Contact (SPOC) for all tactical planning matters, processes, and tools
• Drive change initiatives and partner with the global organization
• Identify opportunities to enhance planning quality, optimize performance, and improve operational efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement global process and tool improvements locally

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Business, or related field
• Experience in demand planning, analytics, or consultancy
• Experience in resource requirement planning and strategic planning
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel and Tableau)

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret complex data and identify trends
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans

What We Offer

Our Culture

At JET, teams work with world-renowned brands in a dynamic, international environment. Every decision is guided by values and a commitment to excellence.

Our culture is fun, fast-paced, and supportive, centered on movement, growth, collaboration, and celebrating wins together. We're building a customer-first culture that keeps us one step ahead of the competition.