Planner Continent

ECS; Zeebrugge; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work environment

Attractive remuneration

Career opportunities

Training courses

Wellbeing culture

Sports activities

In-house childcare (Zeebrugge HQ)

Job summary

ECS in Zeebrugge is seeking a Transport Planner to design efficient routes and schedules within our ECS software. You will optimize transport assignments, maintain cost-effective preplanning, and communicate clearly with teams and partners across Europe.

The role requires strong planning, organization, and language skills, plus a proactive, precise approach to delivering quality transport solutions in a dynamic port environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Stress-resistant and able to perform well under pressure.
• Knowledge of the transport sector is a plus.
• Good command of English, French and Dutch; Italian and other languages are a bonus.
• Extensive geographical knowledge of Europe is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize customer needs and optimize transport assignments by improving combinations and routing.
• Ensure cost-effective preplanning to guarantee efficiency.
• Handle remarks and resolve issues accurately in the software application.
• Be administratively strong and perform tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with team members, other departments, and external parties.

Skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multilingual

Team player

Cost awareness

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

As a Transport Planner, you play a crucial role in creating efficient routes and schedules within our ECS software application. Join our team and contribute to delivering optimal and cost-conscious transport solutions that keep our customers satisfied!

What do we expect from you?

• You prioritize customer needs and optimize transport assignments by improving combinations and routing.
• You ensure cost-effective preplanning to guarantee efficiency.
• Handling remarks and resolving issues is a continuous task that you process accurately in the software application.
• You are administratively strong and handle tasks with great precision and efficiency.
• You’re a true team player! Smooth, goal-oriented, and accurate communication with team members, other departments, and external parties is part of your responsibilities.

Working hours

• During your training period, you’ll work day shifts from 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Afterwards, you’ll participate in a rotating shift system:
  • Week 1: 8 AM to 4:06 PM
  • Week 2: 10 AM to 6:06 PM
• Willingness to take on standby duties in the evenings and weekends (on a rotating basis with colleagues).

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong planning and organizational skills to maintain oversight and work efficiently
• Stress-resistant and able to perform well under pressure
• Knowledge of the transport sector is a plus
• Good command of English, French and Dutch; Italian and other languages are a bonus
• Extensive geographical knowledge of Europe is essential
• You strive for high-quality results
• A team player who collaborates effectively with others
• Skilled in using software applications
• Strong communication skills to connect and negotiate
• Able to set priorities and anticipate needs
• You have a positively critical mindset and work with precision
• Cost-awareness is a key aspect of your work

Ready to take your career to the next level? Dive into the world of logistics at ECS, the beating heart of the port of Zeebrugge. As a leading player in the logistics sector, we offer you not just any job, but an opportunity for personal growth, innovation and international connections!

Our offer

• Work environment: step into a dynamic and innovative work environment, with the values of a family business
• Conditions: enjoy attractive remuneration and working conditions, complemented by fringe benefits
• Growth: discover numerous career opportunities and build your future within ECS
• Development: get opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills through numerous internal and external training courses
• Culture: join a corporate culture where wellbeing is key
• Activities: take part in fun activities and sports sessions after work
• Childcare (only headquarters in Zeebrugge): take advantage of our in-house childcare for a perfect work-life balance