European Rail Logistics Planner

Bunge

Rotterdam

Hybrid

EUR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bunge Iberica SA in Rotterdam is seeking a Planning Coordinator to optimize rail transportation across Europe, aligning schedules with business needs and coordinating with Commercial, Logistics, and Rail Execution teams.

You will monitor performance, replan when disruptions occur, and drive continuous improvement in European rail planning. Fluent English and advanced Excel skills are required, with 2+ years in rail planning and a logistics mindset in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (HBO/University) in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in rail transportation planning within Europe.
Proven experience coordinating international rail transport flows, schedules, and transportation capacity.
Experience managing operational disruptions, replanning activities, and stakeholder communication in a logistics environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate rail transportation flows across Europe.
Develop and maintain transportation schedules in alignment with business requirements.
Coordinate train movements, loading schedules, and transportation slots with operational stakeholders.
Ensure efficient utilization of available transportation capacity.
Monitor transportation performance and shipment progress.
Identify delays, disruptions, and operational risks proactively.
Re-plan transportation schedules when circumstances change.
Coordinate mitigation actions to minimize operational and commercial impact.
Act as a key liaison between Commercial, Logistics, Rail Execution, and external service providers.
Align transportation planning with customer requirements and business priorities.
Participate in operational review meetings and cross-functional planning discussions.
Foster strong working relationships to ensure seamless execution across the supply chain.
Maintain planning systems and ensure accuracy of operational data.
Analyze transportation performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Support process standardization and optimization initiatives.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the Commercial Logistics organization.