Transport planner

Function

Are you ready to take your organisational skills to the next level? As a Transport Planner (temporary assignment) in Oudsbergen, you will play a crucial role in the efficient organisation of national and international transport flows. You’ll be the central point of contact for processing customer enquiries into transport orders, planning daily line hauls to various European destinations and allocating assignments to approved carriers—either within existing rate agreements or via ad hoc requests.

Your duties will include:

• Converting customer enquiries into transport orders;
• The daily scheduling of line haul journeys to European destinations;
• Allocating transport orders to approved carriers;
• Monitoring the profitability of journeys whilst taking quality standards into account;
• Monitoring the progress of transport, including close follow-up with hauliers;
• Communication regarding dispatch status to Customer Service colleagues.
• Accurate record-keeping in the Transport Management System (TMS)
• Maintaining high data quality during planning processes

Your aim? To provide high-quality transport services that meet customers’ needs, whilst maintaining a constant focus on profitability and service quality.

Profile

For the role of Transport Planner at our client’s premises in Oudsbergen, we are looking for a candidate who recognises themselves in the following:

• Experience: 0–3 years’ work experience in transport planning or related logistics roles
• Language knowledge: Fluent in Dutch and English; a basic knowledge of French is required
• Knowledge: Understanding current freight rates, carriers and market links
• Soft skills: Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, the ability to work under pressure and a customer-focused attitude
• Hard skills: Experience with transport management systems and accurate data processing
• Training: A degree in transport, logistics, supply chain management or an equivalent qualification

In addition, we value a proactive and flexible approach to work, where you will always work closely with your colleagues in Customer Service and the Key Account Desk.

Organisation

Our client specialises in domestic and international road haulage. They are strongly committed to providing a pleasant working environment for all their staff, so that everyone can feel at home amidst the hustle and bustle of the transport department.

Offer

For the role of Transport Planner, our client offers:

• A starting salary based on your experience (grade 5 or 6 under PC226)
• Meal vouchers
• A pleasant working environment where open communication and collaboration are key
• A start-up under a temporary employment contract
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression within a dynamic transport company