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Transport Planner

GelderlandOn siteHours negotiable<3months

You will join an international and leading logistics service provider for the chemical, gas, polymer, and food industries. This family business has existed since 1920 and has firmly embedded safety and sustainability in its DNA. Together with clients and partners, they continuously work on smart logistics solutions that contribute to an efficient and future-proof supply chain.

With locations in multiple countries and a large team of colleagues worldwide, the organization has a modern fleet of tank containers, dry bulk containers, trailers, and trucks to make a global impact. As a Transport Planner, you support the efficient deployment of drivers and equipment. You will work closely with experienced planners, Account Management, and the drivers. You will have ample opportunity to learn and develop yourself within a dynamic environment.

What you do

  • Support in planning routes and deploying the right equipment based on product, driver qualifications, and customer wishes
  • Provide clear instructions to drivers via satellite systems, among others
  • Monitor the progress of routes and signal deviations
  • Contribute to moving equipment to the correct locations
  • Plan maintenance and inspections in consultation with the technical department
  • Process planning data in the Transport Management System (TMS)

What they ask

  • MBO or HBO working and thinking level, preferably with a completed education in logistics, transport
  • Ambitious, motivated, stress-resistant, and creative in devising solutions
  • Team player and clear in communicating with both drivers and office colleagues
  • Willing to work evenings or weekends in due course, with appropriate compensation and guidance
  • Good command of the Dutch and English languages, both verbally and in writing
  • German is a plus

Practical

  • A challenging position with plenty of room for independence, responsibility, and own initiative within a growing and informal organization with ambitious goals
  • Opportunity to follow training courses to develop yourself personally and professionally
  • Work in an international but familial work environment, together with engaged colleagues
  • A pleasant working atmosphere and additional benefits via a caring budget and access to Benefits at Work

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