Transport Planner

Van der Helm Logistics; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

25 vacation days

8.33% holiday allowance

Fun company outings and social drinks

Job summary

Van der Helm Logistics is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to manage daily scheduling for our drivers and ensure efficient routes and timely deliveries. You will engage with drivers, customers, and internal teams to anticipate changes and provide quick solutions.

A strong sense of responsibility, stress resilience, and fluency in Dutch and English are essential. The role offers a dynamic environment in a family-owned Dutch logistics company, with room for development and a competitive

Qualifications

• MBO-level professional and intellectual ability.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to act quickly and maintain a clear overview.
• Good command of Dutch and English.
• Stress-resistant and decisive.
• Flexible with working hours.

Responsibilities

• Responding quickly to changes or operational challenges.
• Planning and optimizing routes for our own fleet
• Order intake and processing of transport assignments
• Daily contact with drivers
• Coordination with customers and internal departments
• Monitoring the progress, quality, and costs of shipments

Skills

Clear overview

Fast decision making

Stress resistance

Dutch and English communication

Flexibility

Education

MBO-level education or equivalent

Job description

Are you a planner who maintains a clear overview, adapts quickly, and thrives in a dynamic transport environment? Then this is your chance!

About Van der Helm

We are Van der Helm, a Dutch family business that has been around since 1936. In over 90 years, we have grown into an internationally operating total partner in logistics, transport, and customs matters. From various locations, we support customers in industries such as Fashion & Lifestyle and Electronics with smart logistical solutions. We have an open, down-to-earth working atmosphere where collaboration, craftsmanship, and fun are central.

What will you be doing?

As a planner, you are responsible for the daily scheduling and management of our own drivers. You ensure that all routes are planned efficiently and that our customers can rely on dependable and timely delivery.

The world of transport never stands still, which is why this isn't a standard 9-to-5 job. You understand the dynamics of logistics and know how to handle them flexibly. You act quickly, maintain control, and ensure everything runs like clockwork.

In this role, you will have frequent contact with drivers, colleagues, and customers. You are proactive in finding solutions and anticipating changes.

• Responding quickly to changes or operational challenges.
• Planning and optimizing routes for our own fleet
• Order intake and processing of transport assignments
• Daily contact with drivers
• Coordination with customers and internal departments
• Monitoring the progress, quality, and costs of shipments

What do we ask?

• MBO-level professional and intellectual ability
• Experience in a similar role
• A strong sense of responsibility
• The ability to act quickly and maintain a clear overview
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages
• You are stress-resistant and decisive
• You are flexible with working hours

What do we offer?

• A position within a close-knit and informal team
• Room for professional development within the field
• A competitive salary (starting from €3,200, depending on knowledge and experience)
• Travel allowance
• 25 vacation days (based on full-time employment)
• 8.33% holiday allowance
• Fun company outings and social drinks