Senior Specialist Logistics Network & Capacity Planning Expert (m/f/d)

HAVI is a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store.  For more information, please visit HAVI.com.

We are hiring  a  Senior Specialist Logistics Network & Capacity Planning Expert (m/f/d) for our office in Duisburg

This role develops fact-based logistics network and capacity solutions for international operations. It combines network modelling, demand and throughput analysis, facility sizing, and business-case development to support scalable service, cost, and investment decisions. 

Key Responsibilities

Network Design & Scenario Analysis

• Conduct network studies covering distribution footprints, transport flows, inventory positioning, service levels, and cost impacts.
• Model alternative scenarios for consolidation, expansion, greenfield locations, cross-dock solutions, and, if necessary, outsourcing.
• Translate business growth and customer requirements into clear network recommendations.

Capacity Planning & Facility Sizing

• Develop demand, throughput, storage, resource, and facility-capacity forecasts.
• Identify capacity constraints, risks, and trigger points for investment or operational change.
• Support warehouse sizing, layout concepts, and future-state operating models.

Analytics & Business Cases

• Build robust models using operational, commercial, and financial data.
• Assess CAPEX, OPEX, productivity, service, and ROI impacts.
• Present concise, decision-ready recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Cross-functional Delivery

• Work with operations, transport, finance, IT, procurement, consultants, and international country teams.
• Maintain model transparency, data quality, assumptions, and scenario documentation

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in logistics network design, capacity planning, supply chain consulting, or logistics engineering.
• Strong capability in scenario modelling, forecasting, and data validation.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with network optimization & simulation tools, BI and database is highly desirable.
• Initial experience with using AI in this field is preferred.
• Commercial understanding and proven ability to convert analysis into practical recommendations.
• Project management experience in international and cross-functional environments.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven mindset.
• Fluent English (written and spoken), strong communication skills, and readiness for international travel.

What we offer

• Fair and competitive compensation, including a 13th salary and annual bonus payment.
• 40-hour working week with flexible working hours based on trust and personal responsibility.
• Hybrid working with the option to work from home in alignment with your manager and the requirements of the role.
• Permanent employment contract offering long-term stability and security.

We value diversity and equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Are you a good match for this Job?
Please submit an online application with your salary expectations and an indication of your earliest starting date.