Logistics Network & Capacity Planning Expert (M/F)

HAVI; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HAVI is seeking a Logistics Network & Capacity Planning Expert for our Azambuja/Lisboa office. You will develop fact-based network solutions for international operations, combining modelling, demand and throughput analysis, facility sizing and business cases.

You will collaborate with operations, finance, IT, and country teams to translate growth into clear recommendations, forecast capacity needs, support warehouse sizing, and present decision-ready conclusions to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Network design and scenario analysis to optimize footprints.
• Conduct studies on distribution footprints, transport flows, inventory positioning, and costs.
• Model consolidation, expansion, cross-dock, and outsourcing options.
• Translate growth and requirements into network recommendations.
• Capacity planning and facility sizing with forecasts.
• Identify constraints and investment triggers.
• Support warehouse sizing and future-state operating models.
• Build robust models using diverse data and present ROI impacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain documentation.

Skills

Scenario modelling

Forecasting

Data validation

Excel

Network optimization tools

BI

AI in field

Commercial acumen

Project management

Team player

English fluency

Education

Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Network optimization tools

BI

Database

Job description

HAVI is a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store. For more information, please visit HAVI.com.

We are hiring a Logistics Network & Capacity Planning Expert for our office in Azambuja/Lisboa

Summary

This role develops fact-based logistics network and capacity solutions for international operations. It combines network modelling, demand and throughput analysis, facility sizing, and business-case development to support scalable service, cost, and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design & Scenario Analysis
• Conduct network studies covering distribution footprints, transport flows, inventory positioning, service levels, and cost impacts.
• Model alternative scenarios for consolidation, expansion, greenfield locations, cross-dock solutions, and, if necessary, outsourcing.
• Translate business growth and customer requirements into clear network recommendations.
• Capacity Planning & Facility Sizing
• Develop demand, throughput, storage, resource, and facility-capacity forecasts.
• Identify capacity constraints, risks, and trigger points for investment or operational change.
• Support warehouse sizing, layout concepts, and future-state operating models.
• Analytics & Business Cases
• Build robust models using operational, commercial, and financial data.
• Assess CAPEX, OPEX, productivity, service, and ROI impacts.
• Present concise, decision-ready recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Cross-functional Delivery
• Work with operations, transport, finance, IT, procurement, consultants, and international country teams.
• Maintain model transparency, data quality, assumptions, and scenario documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in logistics network design, capacity planning, supply chain consulting, or logistics engineering.
• Strong capability in scenario modelling, forecasting, and data validation.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with network optimization & simulation tools, BI and database is highly desirable.
• Initial experience with using AI in this field is preferred.
• Commercial understanding and proven ability to convert analysis into practical recommendations.
• Project management experience in international and cross-functional environments.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven mindset.
• Fluent English (written and spoken), strong communication skills, and readiness for international travel.