Transport Planner

Are you passionateabout optimizing transport execution, ensuring timely deliveries, and drivingcost efficiency in an international environment?

The role
In thisrole, you will be mainly focused on executing the network planning to ensuretimely and cost-effective transportation solutions for our interregionaltransport across Europe.

To achievethese objectives, you'll need a comprehensive overview of daily tray-typestocks, aligning with weekly forecast expectations and a deep understanding oftransport and depot agreements. Building strong communication channels will becrucial, as you bridge the gap between offices, depots, and transporters tofoster collaboration.

Crafting andimplementing operational plans, based on forecasts and stock levels, will beessential for on-time deliveries. Additionally, you'll be at the forefront ofcost-effective and Sustainable transportation such as Intermodal and Biofuel,serving as the main contact for stakeholders in various regions and ensuringtransparent communication.

As an activeparticipant in transport capacity acquisition, you are up to date on marketprices, monitor trends, and provide insights into cost-saving alternatives.This may involve identifying new lanes and agreements to optimize our transportnetwork.
Ready to take charge of coordinating planning and transport processes tomaximize efficiency?
Beyond theseresponsibilities, you'll handle essential administrative tasks critical foreffective and efficient transport organization. This includes establishingtransporter relations in our logistics system, verifying the completion ofagreed transports, following up Transport KPI´s and reporting to theForecasting and Demand planner and our procurement department. Your proactiveattitude will be valued as you actively follow up on administrative tasksassociated with transport operations.

You
You need to managevarious stakeholders and lots of real-time-data across different departmentsand regions. Therefore, you have a proven track record in stakeholdermanagement and take ownership and responsibility for the planning. Furthermore,you have excellent communication skills, a good understanding of transport andlogistics, and you can withstand stressful situations and adapt if necessary.

Further:
You have at least a higher professional education (HBO/Bachelor) level of work and thinking preferably in Logistics. You have a minimum of 2 years of working experience in a related environment ( international freight forwarding or supply or demand cross regional challenges). Proficient IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel and SAP. You have proficiency in English, spoken and written. An additional language is beneficial preferably (, Dutch, German, Spanish or French).
Our offer
This position at EuroPool System offers you a lot of freedom and room for your own input. Inaddition to these elements, we also offer you: 40 hours a week. A competitive salary. 25 vacation days per year (based on fulltime employment). Working on circular solutions within an enthusiastic and ambitious transport and logistics team. Good pension scheme.
About us
Euro Pool Group (EPG) consistsof two divisions: Euro Pool System (EPS) and La Palette Rouge (LPR), each withtheir own expertise in the field of pooling packaging solutions. Together, weare the largest logistics service provider of reusable standard packaging inEurope.

By sharing thebenefits of our reusable packaging solutions with our customers andstakeholders, we contribute to the transition towards a circular economy. Ouressential role in the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain makes it afamiliar sight in supermarkets and various retail outlets in Europe. With astrong focus on sustainability and IT developments, Euro Pool Group's circularsupply chain solutions play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact andcreating a greener future for the industry.

With approximately 1400employees and 193 service centers in 18 countries, we serve customers in 27countries with supply chain solutions, handling c. billion crate movementsper year. Our annual net turnover in Europe is approximately €500 million.

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