Transport Operations Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Helmond; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in the Netherlands is seeking a Transport Operations Specialist to join the TOC, focusing on daily planning, coordination, and execution of transport operations.

You will plan routes, monitor performance, manage delays, and continuously improve transport processes while coordinating with carriers, internal teams, and customers. Fluency in English is required; Dutch is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a Transport Planner or Dispatcher.
• Experience with a Transport Management System (TMS); Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) is a plus.
• Fluent English is mandatory; Dutch is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and optimize daily transport routes and capacities.
• Monitor execution and proactively manage delays, disruptions, and exceptions.
• Coordinate with carriers, internal teams, customers, and external partners to ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Transport planning

Dispatcher experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

TMS

OTM

Job description

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

Join our Contract Logistics Transport Operations Center (TOC) and play a key role in the daily planning, coordination, and execution of transport operations in a dynamic logistics environment.

Hoe impact te creëren

As a Transport Operations Specialist, you are responsible for the daily planning, coordination, and execution of transport operations. You ensure timely and cost efficient distribution, act as the central point of coordination, and resolve operational challenges in a dynamic logistics environment.

• Plan, coordinate, and optimize daily transport routes and capacities
• Monitor execution and proactively manage delays, disruptions, and exceptions
• Adjust transport plans based on volume changes and ad hoc requests
• Coordinate with carriers, internal teams, customers, and external partners
• Ensure on time deliveries and efficient return flows at optimal cost
• Provide operational support and first line problem resolution
• Escalate complex issues to relevant stakeholders when required
• Maintain accurate transport administration and system updates
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement of transport processes

Wat we graag willen dat je meebrengt

• 2–3 years of experience as a Transport Planner, Dispatcher, or similar role
• Proven experience in daily transport planning and operational execution
• Experience with a Transport Management System (TMS); Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) is a plus
• Proactive mindset with strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Experience in a fast paced logistics or distribution environment
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Fluent English is mandatory; Dutch is a strong advantage

Wat levert het je op

At Kuehne + Nagel you can demonstrate your personal and professional attributes. And you will have countless opportunities for further development. Benefit from the comprehensive offers provided by a global market leader and contribute your ideas on how we can continue to get a little better every day. You can be sure: Your opinion counts.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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