Dispatcher

Function

As Dispatcher Transport You’ll be part of an enthusiastic dispatch team of six colleagues. You’ll be a key link between drivers, planners, customer service and internal departments.

No two days are the same: you keep an eye on transport operations, step in where necessary and ensure that journeys run as smoothly as possible.

Your range of tasks:

• You follow the start of the journeys and ensures that drivers set off on time
• You monitor the progress of the deliveries
• You’ll be in daily contact with drivers and will help them with questions, problems or unexpected situations along the way
• You will monitor urgent shipments and ensure that they on time and correctly are to be supplied
• You will work closely with planning, customer service and other internal departments
• You’ll ensure a smooth flow of information between drivers and colleagues
• You follow waiting times, performance and deviations and contributes ideas on possible improvements
• You ensure correct administrative follow-up of the journeys and daily checks

Profile

Who are you?

• For this role, we are looking for someone who has strong communication skills, enjoys solving problems and doesn’t get flustered easily
• Ideally, you will have some initial experience in transport, logistics or an operational environment. You’re welcome even if you have no experience
• You are stress-resistant and keeps track of things when several things are happening at once
• You’re quick on the uptake and think on your feet solution-oriented
• You take the initiative when unexpected situations arise
• You communicate fluently and professionally with drivers, colleagues and customers
• You work precise and structured
• You’re flexible and feel at home in a dynamic environment
• You are willing to work in 2 teams work
  • early shift 6am–2pm
  • late shift 2 pm – 10 pm

Organisation

Our client is a European specialist in transport and logistics for foodstuffs requiring temperature-controlled conditions. Based in Oostkamp, you’ll work alongside around 300 colleagues to ensure smooth distribution both at home and abroad.

Offer

What can you expect as a planner? You’ll be joining a a stable and growing international organisation where you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself further.

You can count on:

• A a full-time role on a permanent contract
• A challenging role with responsibility and impact
• Meal vouchers worth 9 euros a day
• Eco-vouchers
• Group insurance from 1%
• Hospitalisation insurance
• 6 ADV days + 3 sector-specific days
• A wide range of training opportunities

Ready to take charge of transport operations? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!