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As a Workforce Planner in Puttershoek, you help ensure that our Consumer Products warehouse has the right workforce in place to meet operational demands.\nYou 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.\nThis is a great opportunity to take responsibility for workforce planning, contribute to operational improvements and further develop your expertise in an international logistics environment.\nYOUR TASKS\nAs 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.\nThis is what you need to do:\nCoordinate proactive and reactive adjustments to workforce plans, including resource balancing;\nOrganise regular planning alignment meetings with Operations Management and internal and external stakeholders;\nMonitor workforce capacity, productivity and operational performance, identifying potential risks and opportunities;\nAdjust workforce schedules and resource allocation to improve operational efficiency;\nDevelop and deliver accurate and insightful reports to support operational and strategic decision-making;\nWork closely with Account Management, Operations Management, the Workforce Manager and Supervisors to establish reliable customer forecasts;\nIdentify productivity opportunities, dependencies and other factors that may affect workforce requirements;\nParticipate in tactical and strategic alignment meetings with cluster planners and the Workforce Planning Manager.\nYou report to the WFM Team Lead and work closely with the Operations Manager on a daily basis.\nWHAT DO WE OFFER?\nAt 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.\nWe offer:\nA gross monthly salary between €2,607 and €4,164 (based on 40 hours);\nTime-for-time agreement;\n25 vacation days;\n3 additional non-sickness days;\nOption to buy one additional working week of vacation;\nTravel allowance;\nPension scheme;\nDiscount on gym membership and bike plan;\nTeam events and activities;\nAccess to our learning environment and opportunities for personal and professional development.\nYou start with a temporary contract with the possibility of a permanent contract.\nYou must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands when you apply.\nYOUR PROFILE\nWe are looking for an analytical and proactive Workforce Planner who enjoys working with data, planning and different stakeholders.\nAt least 3 years of experience in a similar Workforce Planning role;\nExperience in logistics, warehousing or preferably a 3PL environment;\nStrong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations;\nExperience working with different stakeholders, including Operations Management, Account Management and external business partners;\nGood knowledge of Excel;\nGood English skills, both verbally and in writing;\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills;\nAble to work independently and take ownership of planning activities.\nWHAT’S NEXT?\nOur process is simple and fast:\nPhone call with the recruiter;\nFirst interview on site;\nOnline assessment from home;\nSecond interview on site;\nFast feedback.\nAre you ready to make an impact on workforce planning? 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