Export Transport Planner – Italy (m/f/d) | Global Logistics

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, 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.