Transport Dispatch Lead: Route Planning & Freight Sourcing

Senn Gruppe; Erl; On-site; EUR 41,292 - 55,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay

Commission model

Personal responsibility

Modern workplaces

Benefits

Job summary

SENN Logistik GmbH in Erl is seeking a Transport Manager / Dispatcher to plan and steer daily traffic across the DACH region, Italy and Benelux. You will manage route planning, freight sourcing and cost optimisation for our own fleet and carriers.

Responsibilities include negotiating with carriers, sourcing capacity, and monitoring transit times while maintaining high fleet utilisation. Strong German/English skills are required; Italian/Dutch language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispatching, freight forwarding or transport is an advantage.
• Organisational talent and enjoyment of fast-paced day-to-day work.
• Cost and service awareness as well as negotiating skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Strong communication skills and team spirit.
• Good German and English; Italian, Dutch or further languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Daily route and assignment planning for our own fleet and carriers.
• Dispatching and handling of transport orders across DACH, Italy and Benelux.
• Sourcing freight capacity via freight exchanges and our own partner network.
• Selecting, negotiating with and managing carriers and subcontractors.
• Price calculation, quotation and optimisation of utilisation and transport costs.
• Ongoing communication with drivers, customers and transport partners.
• Monitoring transit times and ensuring high fleet utilisation.

Skills

Dispatch experience

IT skills

Communication

Languages (German/English)

Job description

SENN Logistik GmbH in Erl is seeking a Transport Manager / Dispatcher to plan and steer daily traffic across the DACH region, Italy and Benelux. You will manage route planning, freight sourcing and cost optimisation for our own fleet and carriers.

Responsibilities include negotiating with carriers, sourcing capacity, and monitoring transit times while maintaining high fleet utilisation. Strong German/English skills are required; Italian/Dutch language skills are a plus.