As Transport Planner you will be responsible for the correct execution of all transport orders including the administrative and operational activities related to haulage and operational suppliers in region East. You will also be responsible for maintaining a correct and timely flow of communication between the Customer Service department and hauliers/drivers, in order to achieve optimal performance and maximum return.
Key responsibilites
- Combining loads to optimize the load factor, taking in account loading/unloading areas, wishes/demands of clients, specific load characteristics and combined load regulations. Mindset: Operational Excellence to exceed customer expectations
- To communicate with drivers/hauliers so that an optimal service and loading/unloading can be achieved.
- To reduce so-called “empty kilometers” by combining loads and searching for repositioning loads.
- Cost optimization linked to the activity/region you are being assigned.
- Aligned and co-ordination of laden units for rail departure, in conjunction with the rail planning team in Zeebrugge
- Monitoring of equipment stock levels in the assigned region, ensuring capacity is available as required whilst avoiding exceeding storage costs.
- Ensure that knowledge of carriage of goods is kept up to date by reading any circulars distributed on the subject.
Your profile
- Are educated to a minimum of MBO-level or equivalent (preferably in logistics)
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Have good command of English language;
- Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Topographical knowledge
- Are customer orientated and have good topographical knowledge
Who are we?
We are Multimodal Solutions (formerly P&O Ferrymasters), and we work with some of the largest companies in the world to make sure that their goods get to where they need to on time and efficiently. We have locations across Europe and the Northern Mediterranean and our routes cover road, rail, and sea.
We operate from over 20 locations in 13 countries and work with some of the best-known global household names. We are a part of DP World who are one of the largest global logistics companies in the world; at any one time 10% of all shipping containers in the world are being shipped by DP World. We are proud to lead the future of logistics to help enable global trade in the 21st century and beyond.
We offer
Multimodal Solutions offers a competitive package in line with the seniority of the position and the content of the job role. Salary will be dependent on experience of the successful candidate.
As part of the DP World group, Multimodal Solutions offers a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic workplace, where you’ll collaborate with a global team committed to innovation and excellence in logistics and trade. We’re here to support your growth and professional journey every step of the way.
Time to act!
Do you have what we’re looking for? And does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? We hope so – in which case, now’s the time to let us know! Please apply with your CV and covering letter as soon as possible to recruitment@pofm.com. We look forward to hearing from you!