Project Planner Parcel – Job Description
Take your career to the next level at Vanderlande, a global leader in logistics automation and innovation. As a Project Planner, you’ll be at the center of high-impact Parcel projects, driving planning excellence and collaborating across teams to ensure smooth execution and delivery. This is your chance to make a real difference in a fast-paced, international environment.
Position Overview & Responsibilities- Lead planning activities across all project phases—from sales and engineering to supply, shipping, and commissioning.
- Define decision points and turnaround times with all involved disciplines.
- Create integrated project plans that identify risks and opportunities early.
- Provide actionable insights and monthly progress reports to project management.
- Coordinate closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to align expectations and execution.
- Support successful project delivery through proactive problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage your own portfolio of Parcel projects and bridge project goals with supply chain capabilities.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in project planning, ideally with Primavera or MS Project.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical thinking, flexibility, and a proactive mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
You’ll join the Global Execution team within the Distribution Domain, with a focus on the Parcel segment. The team supports global operations and regional centers in Southern Europe, LATAM, and the Middle East. We operate in a flat, inclusive structure that fosters collaboration, agility, and innovation.
What We Offer- 22 vacation days, plus Easter and Christmas holidays.
- Reduced working hours on selected Fridays.
- Flexible schedule and hybrid work model (60% remote).
- Personalized training plans and a flexible compensation package.
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What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
