Company Overview: Our client is a prominent player in the transportation industry, renowned for its exceptional service standards and rapid response to high-demand cargo requirements. Operating as a one-stop-shop, our client ensures efficient loading and delivery within a short time, setting industry benchmarks in Northern Europe. With a focus on internal growth and customer satisfaction, our client stands as a trusted partner for critical and valuable goods transportation.
Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced International Planner to join a dynamic team in Drenthe. The ideal candidate will have a background in planning. Our client wants individuals who take initiative, prioritise customer satisfaction, and exhibit a sense of ownership as if the business were their own.
Responsibilities:
- International Planning: Take charge of the international planning department, overseeing key international lines and guiding a team of planners.
- Customer Satisfaction: Prioritise customer needs and ensure satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Leadership: Provide leadership and mentor-ship to inexperienced team members, fostering their growth and development.
- Trucking Experience: Leverage past experience in trucking to optimise logistics operations and streamline processes.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate and execute transportation plans seamlessly.
- Reporting: Report directly to your manager, providing regular updates on departmental performance and strategic insights.
Requirements:
- Experience: professional with 4+ years of prior experience in planning roles.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in Dutch and English is mandatory, while German proficiency is advantageous.
- Independence: Ability to work independently and make decisions autonomously, demonstrating a proactive and personalised approach to problem-solving.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work on site with the possibility of one day remote work if deemed beneficial to productivity.
- Leadership Potential: potential ability to lead and mentor teams, with a focus on driving excellence and achieving departmental goals.
- Customer-Centric: Commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction and resolving issues promptly to maintain high service standards.
- Weekend Shifts: Willingness to work weekend shifts once every four weeks, with relevant compensation and flexibility for compensatory days.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact in a key role within the organisation. If you possess the necessary skills and experience and are ready to take on a leadership position in an international transportation company, we encourage you to apply.
