Transport planner

Function

You’re responsible for planning refrigerated groupage shipments. So what does your day actually look like?

• You will be responsible for the planning and monitoring of international shipments, taking into account destination, volumes, weights and temperature requirements.
• You will be in daily contact with customers, hauliers and transport partners.
• You will follow orders to the letter and ensure that deliveries are carried out correctly and on time.
• You adapt your approach when changes or unexpected problems arise and actively contribute ideas to find solutions.
• You enter transport data, costs and planning information correctly into the various systems.
• In due course, you will take part in a rotation system for accessibility in the event of incidents or during public holidays.

Profile

Who would be a good fit for our new groupage planner role in Zeebrugge?

• You are a good communicator and customer-focused.
• You enjoy planning, coordinating and adapting quickly.
• You are solution-oriented and don’t let changes to the schedule throw you off course.
• You have a good knowledge of Excel and common Office applications.
• You speak fluently Dutch and English. A knowledge of French would be an advantage.
• A first experience at transport, logistics, freight forwarding or planning preferably groupage

Organisation

Our client is a a logistics company operating internationally specialising in transport solutions within Europe. Operating from a professional and highly organised environment, the company ensures the efficient coordination of various transport flows on a daily basis, with a strong focus on quality, service and reliability.

Due to the organisation’s growth, they are looking for an enthusiastic Planner who wants to help build a smooth and efficient transport planning process. You’ll be joining a professional team where collaboration, initiative and a hands-on approach are key. You won’t be on your own; you’ll draw up the schedule together with two other planners, two customer service staff and support staff.

Offer

You will join a dynamic logistics environment where you’ll have the opportunity to build up your knowledge and responsibilities step by step.

You can count on:

• A varied role offering responsibility and opportunities to learn
• Immediate and permanent contract
• A salary of between 3,500 and 4,500 gross, depending on your experience
• Meal vouchers
• Group insurance
• Option to take out hospitalisation insurance
• Thorough training and support as you get started
• A role in international transport planning

Interested in this challenge? Apply now and I’ll be happy to give you more information.