Ship & Rail Planner

Key Responsibilities

As Shipping & Rail Representative you are responsible for a correct settlement of all transport orders of the customers of P&O Ferrymasters, linked to the administrative and operational activities for the container shipments via Rail and Sea.
You will also be responsible for maintaining a correct and timely flow of communication with other involved departments, in order to achieve optimal performance and maximum return.
In order to maintain a correct and timely flow of information and communication, in this position you might be working in alternating shifts from Monday to Friday between 06.00 and 20.00 hours + weekend work, in rotation with the colleagues.
Other key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to a correct settlement of all transport orders, in which the demands / wishes of the customers of P&O Ferrymasters are leading;
• Booking and tracking shipments and Intermodal transport through optimal routing and checking of commitment by Ferries and Rail;
• Communicating with Ferries and Rail suppliers in such a way that an optimal service can beachieved;
• Keeping statistics and providing reports;
• Reporting of empty equipment;
• Control, authorization and cost reservation of Repair activities;
• Registration of claims and assistance regarding claims;
• Checking if updates by the planning department are made in a correct and timely manner;
• Be aware of, and act in accordance with, all P&O Ferrymasters policies;
• Bring to the attention of your manager any matter that could be detrimental to the wellbeing of the Company.

Your Profile

As Shipping & Rail Representative you take responsibility, have perseverance and possess strong communication skills.

So you:

• Are educated to a minimum of HBO-level or equivalent (preferably in logistics);
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a shipping role;
• Have good command of English language, additional European languages are preferred;
• Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages;
• Are customer orientated and have good topographical knowledge;
• Are able to quickly adjust;
• Are accurate.

Who are we?

We are 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; creating opportunities and improving lives worldwide. With over 113,000 employees spanning 78 countries, DP World combines global infrastructure with local expertise to build efficient, end-to-end supply chain solutions. Through continuous investment in innovation and cutting-edge technology, DP World is leading the logistics sector towards more streamlined and resilient trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

We offer

P&O Ferrymasters offers a competitive package in line with the seniority of the position. Salary will be dependent on experience of the successful candidate.

• 13th-month salary
• 20 vacation days + 6 ADV days
• P&O Ferries travel concessions
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Friendly team, supportive and professional managers
• Flexible working environment

As part of the DP World group, P&O Ferrymasters 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 stephanie.boussy@pofm.com. 

We look forward to hearing from you!