SENIOR PLANNER

Ninatrans; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fringe benefits

Training opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A family-owned transport company in Brussels is seeking a Planner responsible for efficient planning and coordination of European transports. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of transport planning experience, a bachelor's degree in logistics, and a strong familiarity with transport regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, fringe benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in transport planning.
• Excellent communication skills and stress resistance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and follow-up of groupage transports within Europe.
• Ensuring optimal load factor and cost control.
• Coordinating with drivers, subcontractors, and customers.
• Monitoring and proactively solving operational problems.
• Contributing to process optimizations and improvements.

Skills

Transport planning

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or equivalent experience

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

Ninatrans is a family-owned company specialized in time-critical shipments, serving customers in Belgium and abroad. The election as Transporter of the Year 2013, indicates that caring for our people, customers and their goods is our motto. Because of this election, we want to do even better and are therefore looking for motivated colleagues to do so.

Job Description

As a Planner , you will be responsible for the efficient planning and coordination of transports within Europe. You ensure optimal use of the available capacity and take into account customer expectations, legislation and economic factors. Thanks to your extensive experience and knowledge of transport legislation and the EU Mobility Package , you will contribute to the smooth and compliant execution of our operations.

Responsabilities

• Planning and follow-up of groupage transports within Europe, with a focus on efficiency and compliance with regulations.
• Ensuring optimal load factor and cost control.
• Coordinating with drivers, subcontractors and customers to ensure timely and correct delivery.
• Applying and monitoring transport legislation, including the EU Mobility Package and driving and rest times.
• Monitoring and proactively solving operational problems and unexpected situations.
• Thinking along about process optimizations and contributing to continuous improvement of the operations department.

JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES

• At least 2 years' experience in transport planning.
• Excellent communication skills and stress resistance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Profile

• As Planner, you hold a bachelor's degree in a logistics field or equivalent through experience
• You have a keen interest in the transport sector and are familiar with traffic and transport legislation.
• You have strong planning skills and know how to keep a cool head to make the right decisions.
• You are result- and solution-oriented.
• You are a good PC user and quickly master new software.
• You work with administrative accuracy and have the right communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Monitoring performance
• Resolving transport issues
• Tracking transport
• Drawing up driver schedules
• Transport regulations
• Organisation and planning of activities
• Logistics software
• Road maps
• Highway code
• Planning techniques
• Road freight transport
• French
• Result-oriented
• Decide
• Critical thinking
• Planning and organising
• Communicating
• Responsibility
• Initiative
• Cooperation

What we offer

A challenging position within a dynamic and growing transport organisation.
A competitive salary with fringe benefits.
Training opportunities and opportunities to grow further within the organisation.
A professional team with a strong focus on collaboration and efficiency.

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