Warehouse Planner Spare Parts

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Job Description

Are you looking to advance your career in Logistics within Spare Parts and fulfil your ambitions at a company where you can reach new heights, experience personal growth, and thrive on achievement?

At Vanderlande, we are looking for passionate and ambitious individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on the supply chain while building a successful career in a fast-paced, international environment.

About the Team

As a Planner Warehouse, you will be part of the Global Spare Parts team. The Spare Parts team is globally responsible for portfolio management, sales, planning, ordering and delivery of Vanderlande’s material handling spare parts.

The department is divided into three sub-teams:

• Logistics – responsible for material planning, ordering, operational supplier management, warehousing, and outbound logistics of spare parts. You will be part of this team.
• Sales and Portfolio Management – responsible for item control, portfolio management, and sales order management/support.
• Strategy and Transformation – focusing on developing strategy and executing projects and changes related to strategic initiatives.

What You Will Do

The Warehouse Planner is responsible for developing and managing operational plans, wave releases, shipment trips, and resource allocation across automated and manual warehouse operations. The role ensures balanced workloads, optimal utilization of warehouse resources, and on-time customer deliveries while supporting operational performance, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Warehouse Planner acts as the central link between inbound, outbound, inventory management, customer fulfillment, and warehousing operations.

This role is part of the Global Spare Parts organization and plays a key role in the preparation and establishment of the new Spare Parts Distribution Center (SPDC) in Veghel. During the initial phase, the Warehouse Planner will be based at the current spare parts warehouse in Best, supporting daily operations while contributing to the design, implementation, and readiness of the future warehouse organization. Upon completion of the new SPDC facility on the Vanderlande campus, expected to become operational in Q3 2027, the position will relocate to Veghel and become part of the new warehouse operation.

Responsibilities

Wave Planning, Order Release and Trip Planning

• Plan, prioritize and release warehouse waves and shipment trips to ensure efficient order fulfillment and on-time customer deliveries.

Operational Planning and Control

• Develop and coordinate daily warehouse plans to optimize resource utilization, balance workload, and achieve operational performance targets.

New Warehouse Setup

• Act as a core team member in planning, coordinating, and executing the transition to the new warehouse facility, ensuring seamless operations during and after the move.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen projects to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all processes comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and quality teams to align warehouse processes with overall business objectives.

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse planning, workload balancing, and operational coordination.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL).
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); knowledge of LOCUS is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to translate customer demand into an executable warehouse plan.
• Understanding of end-to-end warehouse processes.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards.

What we offer

We offer a position in an international and professional working environment with room for personal development and growth.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 3.800 to € 5.200 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:​

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth € 300 per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande designs, delivers and supports automation solutions, operational software and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Our solutions help customers improve performance, reliability, and sustainable growth in more than 100 countries. How we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers.

Ready to apply?

Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV.

Questions about this role? Contact Carlijn Kneepkens (Recruiter) at carlijn.kneepkens@vanderlande.com.

Diversity & inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.