Transport planner

Function

As a transport planner, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Organising and optimising the day-to-day planning of national and international FTL shipments (refrigerated transport);
• Adjusting the schedule and ensuring the efficient deployment of drivers, vehicles and transport partners;
• Co-ordinating transport operations from start to finish and ensuring they are carried out correctly and on time;
• Actively utilising the French transport and return freight market to make optimal use of capacity and minimise empty kilometres;
• You adapt quickly to changes, delays and operational challenges;
• You will maintain close contact with customers, drivers and transport partners and ensure smooth communication;
• You combine operational expertise with a commercial outlook: you negotiate rates, capitalise on market opportunities and monitor profitability;
• Accurate administrative tracking of transport files ensures that invoices are issued on time.

Profile

Are you the transport planner What are we looking for?

• You have experience as a transport planner or a bachelor’s degree in logistics management;
• You have experience in national and international road haulage, preferably with FTL and refrigerated transport;
• You are familiar with the French transport and returns market and are fluent in French, Dutch and English;
• You have strong organisational skills, a commercial mindset and are a tough negotiator;
• You have an analytical and solution-oriented approach and are able to maintain a clear overview in a dynamic environment;
• You are customer-focused, meticulous and take responsibility;
• You have knowledge of transport processes, the CMR and relevant transport legislation.

Organisation

Our client is a logistics service provider with several branches across Europe. They provide bespoke and value-added services such as pick & pack, personalised packaging, returns management and omnichannel fulfilment.

Offer

In addition to a full-time and challenging position as a transport planner, you can count on the following:

• Gross salary based on experience supplemented by fringe benefits;
• You will work a 37-hour week from 8:30am to 5pm, with flexibility;
• A dynamic working atmosphere;
• Scope for personal development and training;
• You will be working in an international environment;
• 20 statutory holidays supplemented by sectoral days.