Transport Planner & 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

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.