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Peak season in the warehouse — planning headcount
Black Friday and Christmas start in August. A timeline that works.
The peak in e-commerce and distribution falls in November and December, but recruiting for it should start much earlier.
August–September
Forecast volumes and shifts. Decide how many people each shift needs and which licences (UDT, high-bay racking).
October
Recruit and onboard the first group. People who start before the peak will train the next ones.
November–December
Keep a 10–15% buffer above plan for absences. A weekly attendance review with your coordinator lets you react before a shift runs short.