About this role
It's more than a job
Are you an experienced logistics professional with a strong interest in forecasting, workforce planning and operational capacity? We are looking for a Team Leader Resource & Capacity Planning to strengthen our Contract Logistics site in Eindhout. In this role, you will combine people leadership with data-driven planning to ensure that the right resources are available at the right time.
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As Team Leader Resource & Capacity Planning, you lead the team responsible for translating customer demand and volume forecasts into reliable short-, medium- and long-term capacity plans. You coordinate resource planning across warehouse operations, create visibility on expected workloads and capacity gaps, and ensure that staffing requirements are aligned with operational priorities. You lead and develop a team of planning professionals and work closely with Operations, Customer Service, HR and Finance.
## How you create impact
- Lead the daily resource and capacity planning process, ensuring that forecasted volumes are converted into clear staffing and operational plans;
- Build and maintain short-, medium- and long-term forecasts based on customer demand, historical trends, seasonality, productivity assumptions and operational constraints;
- Identify capacity risks, resource shortages and overcapacity at an early stage, and coordinate timely corrective actions with Operations and relevant support functions;
- Monitor forecast accuracy, productivity, labor requirements and planning performance through clear KPIs, dashboards and regular reporting;
- Lead, coach and develop the Resource & Capacity Planning team, set clear priorities and create a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement;
- Act as the key planning partner for warehouse management and other stakeholders, translating operational developments and customer expectations into practical capacity scenarios
## What we would like you to bring
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience;
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in logistics planning, workforce planning, capacity planning, demand forecasting or a comparable analytical planning role;
- Proven people-management skills, with the ability to set direction, organize work, provide constructive feedback and support team development;
- Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and align different departments around one realistic capacity plan;
- Highly analytical and data-driven, with a structured approach to scenario planning, problem solving and decision-making;
- Advanced skills in MS Excel; experience with workforce management, forecasting, WMS, TMS or business-intelligence tools is an advantage;
- Professional proficiency in Dutch and English; additional languages are an advantage;
- Able to remain composed in a fast-moving logistics environment, manage shifting priorities and make sound planning decisions under time pressure.
## What's in it for you
We offer a key leadership position in a strong international logistics environment, with a competitive salary and opportunities to grow within Kuehne+Nagel. You will have the opportunity to shape resource and capacity planning, improve forecast quality and build a high-performing planning team that directly contributes to operational success.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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