MEDLOG NETHERLANDS B.V., located in the Waalhaven in Rotterdam, is part of the global MEDLOG Transport & Logistics, providing inland logistics solutions with over 7000 trucks, 6000 trains, and more than 420 inland depots. MEDLOG is a subsidiary of the MSC Group.

Currently, MEDLOG Netherlands B.V. is looking for a:

The Role

As a Transport Planner Assistant, you will work alongside the transport planner/work distributor and fellow assistant planner to ensure accurate routing for our sea container drivers (approximately 20). The routes primarily involve transport from the Rotterdam port and Antwerp to various destinations throughout the Netherlands and occasionally to Belgium or Germany.

Responsibilities

• Support the administrative processing of transport orders.
• Assist in creating the most optimal planning for road transport, considering cost, quality, and service levels.
• Coordinate planning and provide work instructions to drivers.
• Respond promptly to deviations or changes in the planning.
• Maintain contact with customers regarding planning, pick-up, and delivery times, etc.
• Foster good business relationships with our clients.
• Propose and implement improvements.
• Negotiate pricing agreements with customers in consultation with the supervisor.

Requirements

• Excellent planning skills are essential.
• Proactive in responding to changes and always think in solutions.
• Strong customer and service orientation.
• Good communication skills for coordination with customers and drivers.
• Preferably some work experience as a junior or assistant transport planner for road transport and knowledge of various cargo types (e.g., ADR).
• Minimum MBO-4 work and thinking level.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (driving/rest times, customs documentation, permits, etc.); if not, you are eager to learn quickly.
• Geographic knowledge is required.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Sense of responsibility and ability to manage, adapt, and work independently in a dynamic and hectic environment.
• Availability for on-call duties before/after regular office hours (own drivers).

What We Offer

• An engaging and responsible role in a truly Rotterdam work environment.
• Be part of a small, informal team; 3 other colleagues in the office and 18 on the road.
• A salary range of EUR 3100 – 3500 gross every 4 weeks.

Please submit your application by September 1st; we look forward to hearing from you!