Transport Specialist
Logistics at full potential
Are you the professional who wants to combine the advantages of working for a big multinational company with start-up energy and ambitions? Do you want to be part of something new, something exciting being part of the Transport team?
For our growing site in Lelystad, working for a well-known Global Fashion brand, we are looking for a Transport Planner.
What you do on a typical day
As a Transport Planner, your primary responsibility will be organizing the departure of goods from our distribution centre to over 2,000 stores across 100 countries. You will plan road transportation (also for air cargo), considering all relevant factors such as: forwarder instructions, capacity for external build-up of ULDs, transit times, haulier performance, road restrictions, warehouse production and loading schedules, sales shipments, special sorting's, special cycles, etc. You will then monitor all departures from the distribution centre and ensure cargo clearance for accurate arrival times and locations. Following up with agents to confirm safe and timely delivery will also be part of your role.
You will collaborate with the Corporate Transportation Department to reduce costs, improve service, and ensure maximum transportation volume in the most profitable way possible.
Other responsibilities:
• Daily communication with freight forwarders for operational requests.
• Coordination with the Distribution Hub Operations Department to resolve incidents.
• Understanding warehouse systems and schedules to adjust store production and departures.
• Resolution and monitoring of incidents related to shipments (in handling, in transit, final destination, customs, stores, etc.).
• Control and management of transport costs.
• Ongoing communication with HQ in Spain regarding various issues:
o Shipment cancellations
o Transport restrictions
o Route and rate optimization
o Changes in transport companies
o New airfreight operations
o System and application improvements
o Collaboration on projects
What we offer you
• Besides a competitive salary and a function with a lot of responsibilities and variety, we will assure you that not a single day is the same.
• A dynamic and growing organization, with lots of space for personal input and development
• A highly motivated team on site with ambitions to grow and improve every single day
• A pleasant working atmosphere on site and in your department
What you need to succeed at GXO
• You have a bachelor’s degree/HBO in related fields or engineering
• You are fluent in English and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Dutch and Spanish would be an advantage
• Master in Logistics would be an advantage
• You have availability to work in shifts and weekends
• You are committed to deliver high quality work and you have a professional critical attitude
• You are self-driven, result-oriented and like to work pro-actively
• You have high Knowledge of Microsoft office and Logistics/warehouse
• You have Min 1 year of experience in Import, Export, Transport or Customs roles
• You are skillful in planning, conflict analysis and resolution
• You are alert, precise, flexible, can cope with stress and have a problem-solving ability
Unlock the potential of your future!
Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics oversee their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.
Want to know more about GXO Logistics?
Watch the video below or visit our website www.gxo.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg
In short, this is the next place you want to work!
For more information, please contact Patricia Guisado (Corporate Recruitment),patricia.guisado@gxo.com
Interested?
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GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
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