Transport planner - Europoort - English speaking

Client Details The client is an international logistics service provider operating within the transport sector, located in the Europoort in Rotterdam. From this location, complex and international logistics flows are managed on a daily basis within the logistics industry.

Description

• Taking care of a correct settlement of all transport orders wherein the client's wishes / demands are central.
• Combining loads to optimize the load factor, taking in account of loading / unloading areas, wishes / demands of clients, specific load characteristics and combined loading regulations.
• Calculating and recalculating of dimensions, capacity, floor space and size / weight ratio, in order to gain maximum efficiency within legal standards.
• Communicating with drivers / hauliers so that an optimal service and loading rate can be achieved.
• Making sure that all changes, delays, extra costs and / or calamities are communicated to the Customer Service Department, who will inform the customers.
• Confirming, or taking care of confirmation, of the above to the drivers / hauliers.
• Deciding which loads can be handled by our own fleet and which loads will have to be chartered, so that an optimal balance will be created for our own fleet.
• Reducing so-called "empty kilometers" by combining loads and searching for repositioning loads.
• Checking data after loading and comparing this data with booking details. Communicating anomalies to the Customer Service department.
• When involved in temperature controlled activities, to be trained and adhere to Company standards on the carriage of foodstuffs.
• Bring to the attention of your manager any matter that could be detrimental to the wellbeing of the Company
• Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required by your manager

Profile

• Topographical knowledge
• Used to using MS Office
• English language
• A minimum of 2 years work experience
• MBO-level or equivalent, preferably logistics related education
• Ability to quickly adjust
• Accuracy and customer oriented
• Strong communication skills

Job Offer

• Attractive employment benefits package aligned with the level and seniority of the role
• Salary dependent on experience (€3,000 - €4,000)
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• Travel benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Vitality and wellbeing programme
• Ample opportunities for personal and professional development
• Training and education opportunities