Workforce Planner

Job Description

Puttershoek | €2.607 - €4.164 | 40 hours | TFT

Do you enjoy working with data, planning and improving operational performance? As a Workforce Planner in Puttershoek, you help ensure that our Consumer Products warehouse has the right workforce in place to meet operational demands.

You will join an established operation that has been running for two years. Together with a Capacity Planner and a Planner, you form the local Workforce Management team. You work closely with the Operations Manager and other departments at the location, while also being part of the wider Workforce Management network within Arvato Netherlands.

This is a great opportunity to take responsibility for workforce planning, contribute to operational improvements and further develop your expertise in an international logistics environment.

YOUR TASKS

As a Workforce Planner, you are responsible for translating customer forecasts and operational requirements into reliable workforce plans. You monitor performance, identify opportunities and work closely with different stakeholders to ensure an effective balance between capacity and productivity.

This is what you need to do:

• Coordinate proactive and reactive adjustments to workforce plans, including resource balancing;
• Organise regular planning alignment meetings with Operations Management and internal and external stakeholders;
• Monitor workforce capacity, productivity and operational performance, identifying potential risks and opportunities;
• Adjust workforce schedules and resource allocation to improve operational efficiency;
• Develop and deliver accurate and insightful reports to support operational and strategic decision-making;
• Work closely with Account Management, Operations Management, the Workforce Manager and Supervisors to establish reliable customer forecasts;
• Identify productivity opportunities, dependencies and other factors that may affect workforce requirements;
• Participate in tactical and strategic alignment meetings with cluster planners and the Workforce Planning Manager.

You report to the WFM Team Lead and work closely with the Operations Manager on a daily basis.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At Arvato, you can continue to grow and develop yourself. You work in an international logistics environment with plenty of opportunities to gain experience and take on new responsibilities.

We offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €2,607 and €4,164 (based on 40 hours);
• Time-for-time agreement;
• 25 vacation days;
• 3 additional non-sickness days;
• Option to buy one additional working week of vacation;
• Travel allowance;
• Pension scheme;
• Discount on gym membership and bike plan;
• Team events and activities;
• Access to our learning environment and opportunities for personal and professional development.

You start with a temporary contract with the possibility of a permanent contract.

You must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands when you apply.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for an analytical and proactive Workforce Planner who enjoys working with data, planning and different stakeholders.

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar Workforce Planning role;
• Experience in logistics, warehousing or preferably a 3PL environment;
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations;
• Experience working with different stakeholders, including Operations Management, Account Management and external business partners;
• Good knowledge of Excel;
• Good English skills, both verbally and in writing;
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Able to work independently and take ownership of planning activities.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Our process is simple and fast:

• Phone call with the recruiter;
• First interview on site;
• Online assessment from home;
• Second interview on site;
• Fast feedback.

Are you ready to make an impact on workforce planning? Apply now.

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