Equipment Planner - Isotanks

Manuport Logistics (MPL); Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International environment

Role development

Team activities

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Manuport Logistics (MPL) is expanding our Liquids division and seeking an Equipment Planner to bring structure, visibility and efficiency to isotank operations. You will maintain an overview of the isotank fleet and allocate tanks across operations.

Working closely with forwarding teams, tank operators and suppliers, you will monitor stock, plan requirements, and identify optimization opportunities to improve service levels and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in forwarding, transport planning, or logistics operations.
• Understanding of forwarding processes and how to connect ops with planning.
• Experience with isotanks, bulk liquids, or tank container industry is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with data, schedules, and planning overviews.
• Proactive, action-oriented and able to anticipate issues.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is preferred.
• Autonomous yet a strong team player; high integrity.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a weekly overview of available isotank equipment.
• Monitor stock positions and equipment availability for planning.
• Act as go-to person for equipment allocation within Liquids.
• Coordinate with forwarders and operations for shipments.
• Identify shortages, surpluses, optimization opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with tank operators and suppliers.
• Anticipate future equipment requirements and market trends.
• Contribute to higher efficiency and profitability.

Connaissances

Forwarding/Logistics

Planning & Scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

Autonomy

Outils

Isotanks

Description du poste

Job Description

Ready for something different? Good, so are we. This won’t be your typical logistics job, and we’re not your typical forwarder. At MPL, we think beyond the container and always go one step further in everything we do. How? By living the mission, not just executing the job. With a unique mix of logistics services, real and personal advice, we make things happen.

To support the continued growth of our Liquids division, we’re looking for someone who can bring structure, visibility, and efficiency to our isotank operations. Someone who knows the forwarding business, loves planning, and enjoys turning complexity into clarity.

As an Equipment Planner, you are responsible for maintaining a clear overview of the available isotank fleet and ensuring tanks are allocated as efficiently as possible across our operations.

Working closely with the forwarding team, tank operators, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you continuously monitor equipment availability and anticipate future needs. By keeping track of stock positions, equipment movements, and planning requirements, you play a crucial role in maximizing operational efficiency and optimizing tank utilization.

This is a highly visible position within the Liquids department where your planning skills directly impact service levels, profitability, and operational excellence.

Job Requirements

At MPL, we turn knowledge into action. Who are we looking for?

• You have experience within forwarding, transport planning, or logistics operations.
• You understand how forwarding processes work and can easily connect operational needs with planning requirements.
• Experience with isotanks, bulk liquids, or the tank container industry is a strong plus.
• You have strong analytical and organizational skills and enjoy working with data, schedules, and planning overviews.
• You are proactive and don't wait for problems to arise before taking action.
• Communication comes naturally to you and you build relationships easily with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You are fluent in English. Dutch is preferred.
• You can work autonomously while remaining a strong team player.
• You are all about integrity, positivity, and keeping it real.

Job Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

• Managing and maintaining a weekly overview of available isotank equipment across various tank operators.
• Monitoring stock positions and equipment availability to support operational planning.
• Acting as the go-to person for equipment allocation within the Liquids team.
• Coordinating with forwarders and operational colleagues to ensure tank availability for upcoming shipments.
• Identifying shortages, surpluses, and optimization opportunities within the equipment pool.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with tank operators and suppliers.
• Proactively anticipating future equipment requirements and market developments.
• Contributing to higher operational efficiency, improved utilization rates, and increased profitability.

Job Benefits

At MPL, we pride ourselves on being different. We don't settle for the status quo; we push boundaries and challenge one another to become the best versions of ourselves. We always work as a team, valuing every one of our team members.

• Vibrant international working environment;
• Opportunity to help shape and develop a brand-new role within the organization;
• Fun team activities that keep us connected;
• Competitive salary package, plus additional benefits.

Ready to be different?