Junior Transport Planner

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Moerdijk; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Gratuity 5%

Pension scheme

DSV Academy

Bike plan

FiscFree discounts

Job summary

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics in Moerdijk is hiring a Junior Transport Planner. This entry‑level role offers learning, development, and growth across international logistics.

You will plan routes, select carriers, and support customers on the job. Responsibilities include planning international road transport to and from Portugal and Greece, obtaining quotes, processing orders in ITMS, and maintaining regular contact with drivers and customers.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required; intensive on-the-job training from 5 colleagues.
• Sociable, eager to learn, and open to feedback.
• Strong geographical awareness and ability to recognize patterns; comfortable with numbers.
• Excellent teamwork and communication in Dutch (B2) and English.

Responsibilities

• Plan international road transport routes to/from Portugal and Greece.
• Request quotes from carriers and select cost-efficient routes.
• Process transport orders in ITMS and monitor shipments.
• Maintain regular contact with customers, drivers, and carriers.
• Handle admin tasks and transport documentation (75% email, 25% phone).
• Rotate escalation phone to manage incidents outside office hours.

Skills

Dutch (B2)

English

Teamwork

Numbers

Job description

Move forward as Junior Transport Planner at DSV in Moerdijk

Job Type: Full Time

We are looking for an entry‑level position that offers learning, development, and growth across international logistics. You will plan smart routes, select carriers, and serve customers on the job.

Responsibilities

• Planning international road transport to and from Portugal & Greece;
• Requesting quotes from carriers and charters, selecting the smartest routes and most cost‑efficient solutions;
• Processing transport orders in ITMS (our transport system) and monitoring ongoing shipments;
• Maintaining regular contact with customers, drivers, and carriers;
• Handling administrative tasks and transport documentation (75% email communication, 25% phone communication);
• Rotating the escalation phone, where you manage incidents outside office hours.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience in a similar role is required; you will receive intensive on‑the‑job training from your 5 colleagues;
• You are sociable, eager to learn, and open to feedback;
• Strong geographical awareness, recognize logical patterns, and are confident with numbers;
• You thrive in teamwork, perform well in a fast‑paced environment, and communicate effectively in both Dutch (B2) and English.

Benefits

• A salary depending on your knowledge and experience, plus 8% holiday allowance and 5% gratification;
• Time for yourself: enjoy 28 vacation days (based on full‑time employment) to spend with friends and family;
• An attractive pension scheme, partly employer-funded, with a personal contribution of 5%;
• Personal growth opportunities through our DSV Academy and external training in logistics or other relevant fields;
• Additional benefits such as our bike plan and the FiscFree program, giving you net discounts at shops and sports clubs.

Join a team that values learning by doing, embraces teamwork and offers plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth in an international environment.