dev.autodoc.loc
dev.autodoc.loc

Senior Manager (m/w/x) Capacity Planning

TLDR

Coordinate network capacity and production changes, own the Production Planning Template (PPT), and optimize labor, warehouse, and forecast-driven plans.

Network & Capacity Planning Execution:

Plan and coordinate capacity and production activities across network changes (e.g., warehouse launches, closures, automation rollouts), ensuring smooth operational transitions without service disruption.  

Order Allocation & DOM Optimization:

Manage and continuously improve order allocation settings (DOM), including order splitting and sales area management, to balance service levels and operational costs.  

Production Planning (PPT) Management:

  • Own and operate the Production Planning Template (PPT), integrating inbound, outbound, and fullness forecasts.
  • Ensure planning decisions (e.g., pre-purchase, migrations) are aligned with capacity and demand.

Labor Capacity Planning:

  • Work closely with Operations and Fulfillment Excellence to define, monitor, and adjust inbound and outbound labor capacity.
  • Support slot planning and ensure alignment between supplier deliveries and warehouse capabilities.  

Warehouse Capacity & Fullness Control:

  • Maintain accurate visibility of warehouse capacity and storage utilization.
  • Ensure system data reflects physical reality and support improvements in space utilization and planning accuracy.  

Forecasting & Volume Planning:

  • Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and mid-term volume forecasts for outbound and inbound flows.
  • Translate forecasts into actionable plans for operations and support budgeting processes.  

Performance Tracking & Process Improvement: 
Monitor key KPIs (e.g., throughput, capacity utilization, cost efficiency), identify operational inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvements in planning processes and tools. 

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field. 
  • 8+ years of experience in supply chain management with a focus on labor and capacity planning, inventory optimization, and network design. 
  • Proven leadership and team management skills. 
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and data modeling. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
  • Fast growing international company with stable employment
  • Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday
  • Mental Wellbeing Program with OpenUP
  • Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching

Join us today and let’s create a success story together!

Benefits

Learning Budget

Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching

Paid Time Off

Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday

Wellness Stipend

Mental Wellbeing Program with OpenUP

AUTODOC is Europe’s leading online platform for the automotive aftermarket, combining digital-first e-commerce with strong German roots. With a team of over 5,500 professionals across 27 countries, we provide drivers with easy access to automotive parts and services, driving the future of mobility through technology and innovation.

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