Logistics Planner
Logistics Planner
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Job Description
Many processes happen simultaneously across our operations. Its a growing and changing environment and each day presents a logistical puzzle. We develop an understanding of how processes interact to keep the supply chain running smoothly. As a Logistics Planner you proactively spot issues find quick solutions and help keep our customers happy.
In a nutshell
You are the linking pin between many internal (distribution centers fulfilment centers & hubs) and external stakeholders (suppliers & carriers).You need to convince these stakeholders that the solution you propose is the best. Since Picnic has a justintime supply chain we rely on our forecasting models. You are flexible and able to adjust to these models.
During your shift you have a constant eye on the daily operations. When challenges occur you focus your energy where it matters. You will make sure all groceries are delivered to our hubs on time and as efficiently as possible.
Logistics is what links suppliers to our warehouses our warehouses to each other and our warehouses to our hubs. Understanding the flow of goods their volumes sensitivity to timeliness and variability of these is required to make sure we can build the most efficient logistics network.
Next to the daily operation you run your own improvement projects. From improving the fill rate reducing empty driving distance to identifying short and long term improvements you optimize Picnics operation. With later analysis root causes are found and you prevent similar issues from happening again.
What youll do
- Coordinate Picnics supply chain where you will focus on part of the logistics network;
- Maintain and monitor Picnics logistical relationship with our suppliers and/or carriers;
- Manage and adjust the transport schedule with the responsibility for daytoday planning;
- Design implement and run improvement projects;
- Improve the safe working conditions for Picnic employees as well as contracted truck drivers;
- Youll be working from our Head Office in Amsterdam or warehouse in Utrecht with regular visits to our suppliers and other warehouses
About you
- Preferably a finished MBO or HBO degree;
- 06 years of experience preferably in the field of Supply Chain Management Logistics or similar;
- You are stress resistant and like to work in a high pace environment;
- Talent for planning: you turn its not possible into its on the way;
- Creative and pragmatic: you find original solutions for things that need to be fixed now;
- Responsible: you can work independently and you have a confident personality;
- Great communicator: you possess the capability to articulate problems and projects to all stakeholders;
- Youre available full time and flexible in terms of working hours. We work with two different shifts: one shift starts at 06:00 in the morning the other one at 13:30 in the afternoon;
- Fluency in both Dutch and English is required.
What does Picnic offer you
Every expert was once a beginner!
- Youll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow including a tailored soft skills training program at Lepaya. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.
Make a difference
- Youll work in an awesome scaleup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact.
- Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean youll also be contributing to making the world a better place!
Teamwork makes the dream work
- With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries youll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with from board game evenings to afterwork drinks to our company ski trip and more!
You are what you eat
- Youll get freshly prepared healthy lunches and snacks (with plenty of vegetarian vegan and halal options). Coffee snob Dont worry our amazing Picnic barista has you covered.
Stay healthy
- Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists along with workshops and materials.
- There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with from tennis to yoga to climbing!
Attractive package
- We offer competitive compensation and a pension plan that looks out for your future self as well as 25 vacation days per year so you can recharge your batteries
Commitment to equal opportunities
Picnic is an equal opportunity employerthis means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age gender identity or expression sexual orientation ethnicity skin color civil status religious beliefs physical or mental disability or any other factors protected by law.
At Picnic we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.
Please be aware that fluency in Dutch is required for this role!
Employment Type
Full Time
