Planner UK

ECS European Containers Ltd; Zeebrugge; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Fringe benefits

Opportunities for career growth

In-house childcare

Flexible work rhythm

Job summary

ECS European Containers Ltd is looking for a Planner UK in Zeebrugge. You will organize and coordinate transport flows while communicating effectively with subcontractors and colleagues. The role demands strong organizational skills and fluency in Dutch and English.

The dynamic work environment encourages process improvements and offers flexible working rhythms. Career growth opportunities and comprehensive training are also part of the position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK geography is a great plus.
• Able to keep a cool head and set priorities.
• Hands-on mentality and constructive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Align transport capacity in a smart and cost-efficient way.
• Respond quickly to delays or ad-hoc issues.
• Maintain professional contact with subcontractors and colleagues.

Skills

Organizational talent

Strong communication skills

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in English

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor-level thinking or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you someone who gains energy from organizing, coordinating and communicating? Then you will feel right at home in this role. As a Planner UK, you are the central link between our subcontractors, Customer Service and the daily transport flows. You ensure that everything runs smoothly — both literally and figuratively.

Responsibilities

• Align transport capacity in a smart and cost‑efficient way to ensure smooth and efficient planning.
• Actively contribute ideas for smarter planning and capacity optimization.
• Respond quickly to delays or ad‑hoc issues and coordinate with subcontractors and Customer Service colleagues (Zeebrugge & Venlo).
• Communicate and maintain smooth, professional contact with our subcontractors in the UK as well as with direct colleagues. Your communication style is constructive, clear and goal‑oriented.

Work schedule

You rotate within a shift system: 7:00 – 15:06 / 8:00 – 16:06 / 9:00 – 17:06 / 10:00 – 18:06 / 18:00 – 22:06.

During your training period, you work from Monday to Friday. After the training period, you will work one week per month according to one of the following schedules: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday or Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday. This alternates with the other colleagues. During the week (Monday to Thursday), we have an on‑call service (18:00 – 22:06) in a rotation system with the other team members.

Profile

• Bachelor‑level thinking or equivalent through experience
• Knowledge of UK geography? A great plus!
• Fluent in both Dutch and English
• Strong communication skills and a solution‑oriented mindset
• Able to keep a cool head, set priorities and maintain oversight
• A true organizational talent with a hands‑on mentality and a constructive attitude

Why choose this job?

• Because you truly make an impact here
• You work in an international environment, have room to improve processes and enjoy a flexible work rhythm
• Ideal for those who love organizing, communicating and thinking in solutions

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