Planning and Logistics Manager – EMEA
Lakeland Fire + Safety
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇳🇱 Netherlands
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Manage demand forecasts in collaboration with sales, operations, and procurement teams.
- Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align supply with business demand.
- Drive production and supply planning processes to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing storage costs.
- Monitor KPI metrics such as forecast accuracy and stock turns.
- Manage end-to-end logistics operations including warehousing, distribution, and transport (domestic and international).
- Oversee relationships with 3PL providers, freight forwarders, and carriers to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local and federal transport and trade regulations.
- Resolve logistics-related issues such as delays, damages, or supply interruptions.
- Lead inventory planning, optimization, and stock control strategies.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and implement cycle counts or audits as required.
- Collaborate with IT and operations teams to ensure effective use of ERP and logistics system (SAP).
- Work cross-functionally with procurement, sales, production, and finance teams to ensure supply chain alignment with broader business goals.
- Provide regular reporting to senior management on planning, logistics, and inventory performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or operations management
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, demand planning, and logistics principles
- Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis; experience with forecasting tools is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience with international logistics and customs compliance is preferred.
- Located in the Netherlands, preferably Venlo or the surrounding area.
Benefits
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk and/or computer
- Willingness to be on call and flexible with changing work schedules based on business needs
- Occasional access to warehouse and manufacturing environments, including both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled areas
- Proficiency in using standard office equipment and software (e.g., computer, printer, phone, Microsoft Office Suite)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
supply chain planninglogistics managementinventory managementdemand planningdata analysisforecastingstock controlKPI monitoringcycle countsoptimization strategies
Soft skills
problem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationleadership