Freelance Transport Planner (TMS)
Location: West Flanders (on-site, 5 days/week)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Languages: Dutch, French, English (minimum 2/3)
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Freelance Transport Planner to support day-to-day transport operations within a fast-paced logistics environment. This is an operational role focused on full truckload (FTL) planning and dispatch coordination, working closely with both internal drivers and external subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and coordinate full truckload (FTL) transport operations
* Manage daily dispatch activities using a Transport Management System (TMS), including Transfix or similar platforms
* Act as the main point of contact for drivers, ensuring clear communication and efficient execution of transport plans
* Coordinate a fleet of internal and external/subcontracted drivers
* Monitor transport execution and resolve operational issues in real time
* Ensure optimal route planning, load efficiency, and on-time delivery performance
* Collaborate closely with the transport team lead and wider transport team
Requirements
* 2–3 years of experience in transport planning, dispatch, or a similar logistics role
* Hands-on experience with a Transport Management System (TMS)
* Strong operational mindset with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment
* Excellent communication and coordination skills
Language Skills
* Dutch (required) – primary language used in the office
* French (required) – needed for communication with drivers
* English (required) – working proficiency
* (Minimum of two languages required; trilingual preferred)
Work Environment
* Fully on-site role (5 days/week) in West Flanders
* Highly operational, team-oriented environment
* Immediate start
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Proactive and solution-oriented
* Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
* Able to adapt quickly and hit the ground running