Maritime Transport Planner

Action Driven. Caller by nature. Maritime expert.

You will join a dedicated team of four transport professionals managing around 1,200 transport movements per month. Together, you coordinate bulk waste transports by road, container and water with a proactive, solution-driven approach. 

You are responsible for…

• Ensuring effective and efficient sea and inland shipping solutions for all commercial deals
• Guaranteeing all maritime shipping operations comply with applicable legislation, environmental regulations and internal quality standards
• Managing transport costs and negotiating pricing for new and existing shipping routes
• Handling accurate and timely invoicing for maritime transport
• Coordinating the logistics mailbox together with your colleagues, ensuring prompt follow-up
• Optimizing and automating transport processes, continuously driving operational excellence and innovation
• Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships
• Supporting colleagues with daily tasks, including preparing deal forms, assisting with road transport coordination, and serving as back-up when needed
• Sharing relevant business intelligence to the team(s) to improve team performance
• Reporting to the head of transport

To excel in this role, you are…

• Experienced (+5Y) in an international transport environment 
• Skilled in maritime transport, expert in applicable waste legislation  
• Holder of a bachelor’s degree (or equal through experience) 
• A dedicated caller by nature, the telephone is your primary means of communication 
• Action-oriented, result-driven and enjoying getting things done  
• Someone who takes ownership, thinks out-of-the-box, acts with a growth mindset 
• A team player, keeping a cool head while managing multiple priorities with excellent planning and organizational skills
• Fluent in Dutch and/or English, with a good knowledge of French. Other languages are a plus.   
• Aligned with our core values: Groundbreaking – Uplifting – Facilitating – With Integrity 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, skilled in using ERP systems

What can you expect?
We offer you a full-time contract with flexible scheduling and a personalized remuneration package that includes: group- and health insurance, meal vouchers, eco cheques, a company car with fuel card and the possibility to optimize your 13th month via our Flexplan. To ensure a strong start, you will receive an on-the-job training in our maritime operations and ERP system in our brand-new headquarters in Meldert (Lummen).