Your tasks
Do you have experience in transportation planning and are sales minded? Do you want a new chal-lenge with a top 3 global player in logistics? We are currently expanding our team. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Transport Planner with a focus on sales activities to join our grow-ing organization in Mechelen. The jobdescription
1. You are responsible for the timely and profitable execution of the transports, you ensure an optimal load factor;
2. According to additional or changing orders you correct the planning where necessary;
3. You're purchasing and negotiating constantly in your day-to-day job with different carriers;
4. You build up a network of preferred carriers to find the best solution for each transport;
5. You're able to deal with both internal and external customers and suppliers;
6. You will work closely with the Linehaul and Direct Operations Manager, contributing to a collaborative and efficient team environment.
7. You are always busy to improve and understand that being the same as yesterday doesn't make the difference tomorrow.
Requirements
Your profile
8. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in international road transport within the EU (Road Brokerage/Direct Freight).
9. Experience in non-EU EX/IM road lanes is an advantage (China, Central Asia, etc.).
10. Proficiency in English (fluently); knowledge of any other European language is an advantage.
11. Proactive and result-oriented mindset.
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on open com-munication.
13. Ambitious and driven to contribute to the company's growth.
We offer Working at the Top 3 worldwide within the logistics industry! A strong and close team of professionals welcomes you to their team.
14. A challenging job with growth opportunities;
15. A position with a lot of responsibility and independence within a dynamic environment;
16. An employment in a sector that makes a positive contribution to achieving environmental objectives;
17. A good salary supplemented with fringe benefits (meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, eco vouchers, cell phone, ... ;
18. Sliding hours and leave to be planned freely taking into account the team and the foreseen deadlines;
19. A mobility plan that allows you to travel to work easily, healthy and green;
20. A quick hiring opportunity.
Our offer
At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.