Transportation Planner

Certa Logistics; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

Training & development

Job summary

Certa Logistics in the Netherlands is seeking a Transportation Planner to organize daily schedules, optimize routes, and support drivers to ensure reliable service. You will monitor progress, keep in touch with customers, and handle related paperwork to maintain smooth operations.

Knowledge of transportation planning software helps, and you should be able to work under pressure with strong organizational skills. A permanent contract and opportunities for training are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and focus on solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dutch and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize daily transportation schedules.
• Direct and support drivers on the road.
• Monitor routes and respond quickly to changes.
• Communicate with customers, clients, and drivers.
• Process transportation orders and related paperwork.
• Identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements.
• Ensure efficient use of people and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Under pressure

Education

MBO+/HBO in transport/logistics

Tools

Transportation planning software

Job description

Do you keep a cool head and thrive on planning and organizing?

As we grow, we're looking for a driven transportation planner. You're responsible for efficiently planning vehicles, drivers, driver helpers and routes. You make sure our transportation operations run smoothly and that customers can count on reliable service.

What you'll do

• Creating and optimizing the daily transportation schedules.
• Directing and supporting drivers while they are on the road.
• Monitoring the progress of routes and responding promptly to changes.
• Keeping in touch with customers, clients and drivers.
• Processing transportation orders and the related paperwork.
• Spotting bottlenecks and suggesting improvements.
• Making sure people and equipment are used efficiently.

What we're looking for

• Education at MBO+ or HBO level (Dutch vocational or higher professional education), preferably in transportation or logistics.
• Experience as a planner or transport planner is a plus.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and focused on solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Good command of Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of transportation planning software is a plus.

What we offer

• A challenging and varied role in a dynamic organization.
• An informal atmosphere with direct lines of communication.
• A competitive salary and good terms of employment.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• A committed team that values working together.
• The prospect of a permanent contract.

Are you the planner who keeps the big picture in view, adapts quickly and enjoys working in a fast-paced transportation environment?