Logistics Planner

About This Role

This role as a Logistics Planner involves shaping the future of logistics by taking responsibility for modern intralogistics solutions. You will work within a dynamic environment, collaborating with colleagues across Europe to drive automation, digitalization, and innovative warehouse concepts. The position offers opportunities for professional and personal growth while creating transparent, informed, and reliable results for customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop intralogistics concepts by designing and planning modern warehouse and logistics solutions, from manual to highly automated systems, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and customer value
• Plan material flows, storage strategies, and warehouse layouts using structural data analysis, leveraging modern simulation and visualization tools for informed decision-making
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external customers, analyzing requirements and presenting tailored solutions to improve processes and create measurable value
• Support the implementation of concepts at logistics sites, assist in supplier selection, coordinate project workstreams, and oversee budgets, timelines, productivity targets, and workforce planning
• Share knowledge, learn from successes and challenges, and contribute to the ongoing development of logistics standards as part of an international team of logistics planners and industrial engineers

Requirements

• Degree in Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration with a focus on Logistics, or a comparable qualification with a strong logistics focus
• At least three years of relevant experience in logistics and material flow planning, intralogistics automation, and/or the implementation of greenfield, brownfield, or optimization projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Confident use of common planning tools and Microsoft Office applications
• Structured, reliable, and self-motivated approach
• Strong team-working skills
• Open to feedback and continuous learning
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and develop sustainable solutions collaboratively

Nice to have:

• Experience with simulation and visualization tools

Benefits

• Extensive learning and development opportunities, including professional training, Digital Champions Program, and tailored career paths within the international Bertelsmann network
• Work with cutting-edge technologies such as automation, robotics, and data analytics
• Modern working environment with opportunities for mobile working
• Open and supportive culture, mutual respect, and an environment where achievements are celebrated, ideas are shared, and progress is visible