Transport planner

Function

As a transport planner, you are responsible for efficiently organising, coordinating and monitoring transport activities within the groupage department of conditioned transport. You will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Set up and adjust schedules and trips based on customer orders, volumes and logistical requirements;
• Optimising routes and loading schedules with an eye on efficiency, costs and delivery reliability;
• Adjust planning in case of unforeseen circumstances (delays, changes, breakdowns);
• Managing and monitoring drivers and warehouse staff:
• Ensure clear communication on routes, loading instructions and schedules;
• Ensure compliance with legal provisions (driving and resting times, permits, safety, cow chain);
• Register and check transport documents (CMR, delivery notes, return documents);
• Signalling deviations and solving problems in cooperation with relevant departments;
• Maintain operational records and report to supervisor;
• Function as a central point of contact between customers, drivers, warehouse and internal services;
• Ensure correct information transfer between day and night shift;
• Monitor agreements with customers and identify deviations;
• Thinking about process improvements in the transport department;
• Analyse planning results and make proposals to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Profile

As a transport planner, you possess the qualities listed below for this position:

• You have analytical and planning acumen;
• You are stress-resistant am decisive;
• You have strong communication skills, both oral and written (Dutch, French, English);
• You have an eye for detail and accuracy;
• You are numerically strong and cost-conscious;
• You are responsible and flexible;
• Experience in transport is a requirement;
• Knowledge of groupage and conditioned transport is an asset.
• A bachelor's degree in logistics or business administration is also an asset

Organisation

International group specialising in logistics storage for the food sector. In Belgium, we have several branches in strategic locations.

Offer

We provide the value package below:

• A full-time role within an international group, working daytime hours;
• A varied job where you are central between customer, warehouse and transport;
• Working in a collegial dynamic environment;
• Training on-the-job so that you are quickly up to speed with our systems and processes;
• Gross monthly salary will be discussed in detail during exploratory interview;
• Possibility of car