Contract Logistics Flow Planner

Contract Logistics Flow Planner

Mantova, Italy | Lager & LKW-Transport | Vollzeit | req124263

Challenge your talent and come onboard to live an extraordinary experience. Are you ready to ignite the future of logistics together?We are looking for a highly motivated Contract Logistics Flow Planner to join us in our Mantua warehouse.We are creating a 130,000 sqm state-of-the-art, fully automated warehouse that will handle logistics services for our client adidas and serve 19 countries across Eastern and Southern Europe. It's not just about technology: sustainability is at the core of our operations. With cutting-edge technologies and a strong focus on sustainability, we are building a warehouse that is fully sustainable and environmentally friendly. Be part of this exciting journey in Kuehne+Nagel logistics by applying now!

Your Role

As a Flow Planner, you will be part of the Operations team, being responsible for the warehouse goods planning (outbound/inbound) in order to satisfy customers’ needs and requests. She/He will also constantly interact with Operations Manager/Shift Leaders and Automation Controllers with the aim of adapting goods planning to the day-to-day warehouse workflow capacity by keeping always in mind peculiarity of every specific department’s area.

Your Responsibilities

• Planning the sequence of the workload considering customer SLAs, cut off times and process times. Balancing and optimise productivity in order to guarantee an efficient workflow and not creating bottle necks or other discomfort situations.
• Constantly check the scheduled plan to identify potential issues and deviations and take if necessary corrective measures to ensure SLAs and cut off times in close collaboration with Operation and Control room.
• Development and implementation of statistical metrics in order to schedule and draw up warehouse planning forecast in consultation with floor supervisor
• Enforce the communication of the information by using, if requested, specific easy to understand dashboards which guarantee a clear visibility of the past and/or current and/or future goods planning status
• Building of a deep and efficient relation with the shop floor in order to be able to adapt and manipulate warehouse planning by contemplating continuous changes requested by the customer
• Create a direct and true daily interaction with other departments within Kuehne + Nagel, such as customer service & transport planning, in order to develop the most efficient planning strategy and adapt it to the current priorities of the customer
• Identify, promote and improve efficient communication schemes to inform Operation about warehouse goods planning and potential variations in order to set up and adapt frequently the warehouse workflow

Your Skills and Experiences

• 2 – 5 years of planning experience in large scale (>300FTE) highly automated fulfilment operations with strong preference given to eCommerce / Fashion / Retail field, preferably in multinational companies with matrix organizational structure
• Accumulated wisdom about metrics and data analysis related to goods planning as practice with software’s and/or ERPs
• Exposure to dashboard data representations with the aim of creating easy to understand ways to communicate information to different stakeholders
• Familiarity with fast paced work environments with high level of planning variations and characterized by frequent interactions with customers and/or stakeholders

Good Reasons to Join

Since 1890, Kuehne+Nagel is committed to shape the world of logistics with a strong determination to connect people and goods through innovative and sustainable logistics solutions. With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, we are one of the world's leading logistics companies. The Italian branch is active since almost 60 years and counts 32 locations with 1,750 team members partnering with more than 3000 clients. Passion and willingness to be part of a diverse, multicultural, and dynamic team are a must to us! We take care about our people. We commit to create a work environment where everyone is welcome and diversity, equity and inclusion are prioritized. Where the full potential of each employee is realized without exception. Where those who look, live, love, communicate, think, and lead differently are sought, appreciated, and valued.Together, we go above and beyond to deliver excellence and innovation to our colleagues, our customers, and the communities we belong.Your plus shapes our future.WHAT WE OFFEROur benefits are centered around you and your family, our offer is constantly improving:•Accidental coverage (at & outside work)•Extra Medical insurance•5 extra days of paternity leave•Remote working enhancement for new parents•1 day off for volunteering activities•Free Tax return support (730)•Free social welfare consulting (e.g. INPS, disability, pension) 1000+ discount on products and services•Special discount on travels with Interline Turismo•Full access to Fitprime for you and your friends: access to +3000 Gyms, pools and sport centers•Online workout (e.g. yoga, mindfulness, cardio) + nutritionist•Speexx, your digital coaching platform for language training, for you and someone of your choice•Lots of engagement activities to keep you inspired!