Disponent with experiance Italy or France

George Baker Group; Kufstein; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International career

Impact potential

Development opportunities

Independent work environment

Global team

Career prospects

Competitive salary

Collaborative culture

Job summary

George Baker Shipping, part of the GB Global Group, is expanding its Austrian operation in Kufstein. We seek an experienced Transport Planner for export shipments to Italy or France, to join our international transport team and drive reliable, cost-conscious planning.

You will plan, coordinate and execute export transports, select partners, monitor shipments and optimise processes with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across our Europe network.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in freight forwarding and transport logistics, ideally in the planning and coordination of international road transport.
• Sound knowledge of Italian export transport or comparable European transport routes.
• Good market knowledge and an established network of transport partners would be an advantage.
• Strong commercial understanding and confidence in handling transport costs, freight rates and business-related calculations.
• An independent, structured and solution-oriented working style, combined with a high level of personal responsibility.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to set priorities effectively, even when managing high shipment volumes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a professional approach towards customers and business partners.
• Very good German language skills; Italian language skills are a significant advantage. Good English skills are essential for working within our international group.
• Confident user of MS Office and common transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Independent Transport Planning: Plan, organise and manage our export transports to Italy, taking into account capacities, transit times, costs and customer requirements.
• Transport Planning and Freight Procurement: Select suitable transport partners, obtain and evaluate quotations, and allocate transport orders in a cost-effective manner.
• Partner and Network Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with carriers, subcontractors, business partners and customers.
• Operational Transport Management: Monitor ongoing shipments, ensure agreed delivery schedules are met and proactively coordinate solutions in the event of delays, capacity shortages or last-minute changes.
• Customer Service: Act as a competent point of contact for customers regarding operational matters, transport enquiries and individual logistics requirements.
• Communication and Coordination: Work closely with internal teams, international partners and other relevant departments.
• Cost and Quality Control: Monitor transport costs, review relevant invoices and ensure consistently high service quality.
• Process Optimisation: Identify opportunities to improve transport planning and actively contribute to the further development of our Italy transport operations.
• Documentation and System Management: Ensure accurate order processing and maintain relevant transport data in our systems.

Skills

Freight forwarding

International transport planning

Italian export knowledge

Carrier negotiation

Cost awareness

Independent working

Organisational skills

German language

English language

Tools

MS Office

Transport Management Systems

Job description

George Baker Shipping is an established international logistics and freight forwarding company headquartered in Felixstowe, United Kingdom. Founded in 1982, the company has evolved from a specialist customs clearance provider into a comprehensive supply chain partner. Its range of services includes international road transport, sea and air freight, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution solutions.

As part of the internationally established GB Global Group, George Baker Shipping benefits from a strong network, extensive industry expertise and comprehensive capabilities across the entire supply chain. GB Global brings together specialised companies operating in logistics, transport, customs and supply chain management, combining international reach with personalised customer service.

With the opening of a new location in Kufstein, Austria, George Baker Shipping is further expanding its presence in Europe. The new office strengthens the company's operational links to key European transport markets and creates additional opportunities to develop existing customer relationships and tap into new business potential.

For experienced logistics professionals, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of an internationally connected group, take on responsibility and actively shape the future development of the Austrian operation.

Your Role: Transport Planner – Italy or France Export (m/f/d)

Are you familiar with the day-to-day challenges of international transport logistics? Can you maintain an overview even during periods of high workload, and do you understand what it takes to ensure efficient, cost-effective and reliable transport planning?

Then we are looking for you to take responsibility for the planning, coordination and execution of our export shipments to Italy.

In this role, you will play a key part in our operational transport organisation, ensuring that shipments are handled efficiently, delivered on time and managed with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

We are looking for an experienced professional who combines operational expertise with commercial awareness, makes independent decisions and actively contributes to the continuous improvement of our transport operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Independent Transport Planning: Plan, organise and manage our export transports to Italy, taking into account capacities, transit times, costs and customer requirements.
• Transport Planning and Freight Procurement: Select suitable transport partners, obtain and evaluate quotations, and allocate transport orders in a cost-effective manner.
• Partner and Network Management: Build and maintain long‑term relationships with carriers, subcontractors, business partners and customers.
• Operational Transport Management: Monitor ongoing shipments, ensure agreed delivery schedules are met and proactively coordinate solutions in the event of delays, capacity shortages or last‑minute changes.
• Customer Service: Act as a competent point of contact for customers regarding operational matters, transport enquiries and individual logistics requirements.
• Communication and Coordination: Work closely with internal teams, international partners and other relevant departments.
• Cost and Quality Control: Monitor transport costs, review relevant invoices and ensure consistently high service quality.
• Process Optimisation: Identify opportunities to improve transport planning and actively contribute to the further development of our Italy transport operations.
• Documentation and System Management: Ensure accurate order processing and maintain relevant transport data in our systems.

Your Profile

• Several years of professional experience in freight forwarding and transport logistics, ideally in the planning and coordination of international road transport.
• Sound knowledge of Italian export transport or comparable European transport routes.
• Good market knowledge and an established network of transport partners would be an advantage.
• Strong commercial understanding and confidence in handling transport costs, freight rates and business‑related calculations.
• An independent, structured and solution‑oriented working style, combined with a high level of personal responsibility.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to set priorities effectively, even when managing high shipment volumes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a professional approach towards customers and business partners.
• Very good German language skills; Italian language skills are a significant advantage. Good English skills are essential for working within our international group.
• Confident user of MS Office and common transport management systems.

What matters most: We are not looking for someone focused solely on administrative tasks. We are looking for an experienced transport planning professional who takes ownership, thinks commercially and actively uses their expertise to help expand and develop our Italy transport operations.

What We Offer

• International Career Perspective: Become part of George Baker Shipping and benefit from being integrated into the internationally established GB Global Group.
• Room to Make an Impact: Take responsibility for your transport lane and contribute your own ideas to improving our transport operations.
• Development Opportunities: Play an active role in the continued growth and development of our Austrian location in Kufstein.
• Independent Working Environment: Put your experience and expertise to use by making operational decisions efficiently and with a strong customer focus.
• International Working Environment: Collaborate with colleagues, customers and transport partners across international markets.
• Long-Term Career Prospects: We offer a full‑time position within a growing international business environment.
• Attractive Employment Conditions: We offer a competitive salary based on your qualifications and professional experience, as well as opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Enjoy short communication channels, practical solutions and a working environment where your expertise is valued.

Would you like to put your experience in international transport planning to good use, take responsibility for exports to Italy and become part of a growing international group?

Then we look forward to hearing from you.

Employment Type: Full-time

Position: Transport Planner – Italy or France Export (m/f/d)