JOB DESCRIPTION
It's more than a job
Ready to drive logistics excellence at one of the world’s leading supply chain companies? Join Kuehne + Nagel in Tessenderlo as a Transport Planning Specialist and become a key player in ensuring seamless transport operations for our customers. If you're passionate about freight, data, and delivering results, this is your next move.
You will be at the heart of our transport operations, ensuring shipments are delivered on time and in full. You’ll collaborate closely with carriers, customer service, and warehouse teams to manage daily planning, resolve exceptions, and uphold service excellence
How you create impact
1. Audit freight invoices and manage monthly transport billing to customers;
2. Handle freight cost claims, approvals, and profitability tracking;
3. Monitor shipment status and manage exceptions in the Transport Management System (TMS);
4. Coordinate daily pick-up and delivery capacities with carriers;
5. Plan and book customer orders with various carriers;
6. Manage carrier complaints and ensure service level compliance;
7. Generate transport reports and data from TMS;
8. Organize special transports (., express shipments);
9. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (carriers, customers, warehouse teams);
10. Support customs clearance requests and ensure compliance with quality standards.
What we would like you to bring
11. Apprenticeship in logistics or equivalent professional experience;
12. Minimum 2 years in transportation/logistics, with focus on freight auditing and carrier management;
13. Strong analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines;
14. Autonomous, organized, and customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills;
15. Team player with flexibility and stress resilience;
16. Fluent in English (written and spoken);
17. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); TMS experience is a plus.
What's in it for you
At Kuehne+Nagel you can demonstrate your personal and professional attributes. And you will have countless opportunities for further development. Benefit from the comprehensive offers provided by a global market leader and contribute your ideas on how we can continue to get a little better every day. You can be sure: Your opinion counts
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.