Job Description
Planning & Logistics Manager - EMEA
Supply Chain
Company & Position Overview:
Join us at Lakeland Industries, a leading innovator in the PPE sector. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services that enhance our customers' experiences. Our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and customer satisfaction makes us an inspiring place to work. We are currently seeking a dedicated Planning & Logistics Manager in Europe to enhance our planning and logistics operations.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Planning and Logistics Manager to lead and coordinate the end-to-end planning, logistics, and inventory functions across our EMEA operations. This role will play a key part in optimizing supply chain efficiency, improving service delivery, and supporting business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand planning, inventory control, freight and distribution, and supplier management within the European and/or EMEA markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 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.
- 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)
Reporting Line:
- Reports directly to the Director of Global Supply Chain.
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What We Do
Lakeland Industries Inc. is a multidivisional, publicly-held producer of quality, high-performance protective garments for industry in both domestic and worldwide markets. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Decatur, AL its more than $100 million in sales last year is hard evidence of growth and recognition, factors attributable directly to its ongoing research and development programs. Lakeland's protective clothing products are proven on-the-job every day, and are specified routinely for workers in the chemical petrochemical, healthcare, automotive, glass, cement, and other industries in which hazardous materials must be handled. These reliable and, therefore, popular lines are widely diversified, yet stand prominently on the common foundation of quality for which the Company is well-known and respected, and to which it continues to pledge its efforts. Lakeland is proven around the world. Prove it to yourself. Call us today at 1-800-645-9291. Give your people, and your company, the assurance of our Protective Clothing Products
