Workforce Planner

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

As a Workforce Planner, your primary responsibility is to ensure that the right number of flexible workers with the required skills are available on time to support our logistical operations. You'll collaborate with colleagues to create and optimize employee schedules, working closely with operational departments and our flexible staffing partners.

What does this role means? The employee schedule is based on forecasts provided by our partners. For context, during peak periods, around 4,000 temporary workers are employed in our warehouse in Tilburg. You'll inform and advise various stakeholders, primarily via email and phone, requiring strong English skills. Your ability to analyze data, combined with proficiency in Excel and other systems, supports your recommendations and responses. Precision and effective prioritization are essential to providing stakeholders with accurate and timely information.

You'll be part of a team of seven Workforce Planners, a diverse and dedicated group where your input is valued, and together, you achieve goals. You will report to the Team Lead Workforce Planning and work from our warehouse (de Bijenkorf) in Tilburg.

Working hours are primarily between 06:30 and 19:00, every day of the week, including weekends. Of course, you won't be working these hours consecutively. As a team, you'll create a quarterly schedule where you can indicate your preferences, which will be accommodated as much as possible.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Fulfill the flexible workforce needs for logistical operations based on forecasts;
Develop a 4-8 week workforce plan in consultation with operations;
Increase the flexibility of the workforce pool trough methods such as job rotation;
Coordinate between operations and partners regarding the supply of temporary workers;
Perform analyses to optimize future schedules;
Contribute to process improvements and the development of the planning system.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Completed secondary vocational education (MBO level 4), preferably in HRM or Logistics;
Experience in a supportive and/or administrative role in a dynamic environment;
Excel holds no secrets for you, and you’re adept at working with various systems;
You have strong social and communication skills, are stress-resistant, and work with great attention to detail;
You're flexible with working hours, willing to work occasionally on weekends, and have your own transportation;
You are fluent in both Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

As a Workforce Planner, you'll have the opportunity to be part of the team overseeing thousands of flexible workers in our logistical operation.

At CEVA Logistics, there are abundant opportunities to excel in your career. Besides a dynamic environment where we achieve our goals together swiftly and results-driven, we offer a role with space for enjoyment and connection. This position can be the initial step toward a broad career path within our organization. The opportunities to carve your own path are boundless!

Additionally, we offer:

You will receive a monthly salary between €2.544,53 to €3,547,14 based on your experience and education level;;
A one-year contract with the potential for a permanent position;
A phone and laptop from CEVA Logistics, which you may also use privately;
Everyone gets 25 vacation days, with the possibility of earning four days if you are not sick;
We have an advantageous pension plan, travel reimbursement and discounts on various insurances;
Opportunities to further develop yourself through courses and training, through the CEVA Academy. The possibilities also include studying alongside your work.

YOUR FUTURE

At CEVA Logistics, our people are the heartbeat of the organization, our strength. Within our international organization, we work for our favorite brands. We continuously innovate and give you the space to unleash your potential. Together, we grow! We offer an environment for working with integrity and trust that you're resourceful, work with an entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneer with creative ideas. Collaboration and mutual respect are crucial in our organization, with a good atmosphere as our starting point.

Become part of The Heartbeat Of Logistic Services. Challenge yourself and shape your future at CEVA eCommerce Logistics!

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Then we invite you to apply for the job. You can apply via the ‘Apply now’ button on this page. Any questions? Ask away! Please contact Marloes van Hugten, Corporate Recruiter, tel. 06-12658887 (also available on Whatsapp) or write an email to marloes.vanhugten@cevalogistics.com.

Recruitment agencies: We prefer to handle our recruitment internally. Should we require assistance, we will reach out to you. #LI-MVH1

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.