Logistics Planner – Office (Contract to Hire)

About the role

A logistics planner is needed in Eindhoven on a contract-to-hire basis. The planner works under the team leader, supervisor and manager and must not make their own decisions. The role covers route planning across the Benelux region, taking legal regulations, driver availability and customer agreements into account.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the drivers and provide them with correct transport orders
• Analyse production numbers and capacity data
• Control transport orders and optimise or adjust the daily schedule
• Assess calculated routes in the planning system and adjust them where necessary
• Plan routes based on charging capacities and available equipment

Required profile

• Valid ID and a Dutch BSN registration number
• English CV and fluent English (B2)
• Team player, responsible, independent and proactive, stress resistant and customer focused
• MBO+/HBO education in logistics management, logistics and transportation
• 1-3 years of experience in the transport and logistics sector
• VOG (certificate of good conduct)

Required skills

• Familiarity with SAP or TMS
• Knowledge of the English language at B2 level

What we offer

• Starting salary of 18.40 EUR gross
• Extra pay for work after 18:00 (+30%), after midnight (+50%) and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (+100%)
• EU workers: flexible contract of 40 hours per week with a 1-month probation period
• Non-negotiable three shifts
• Housing costs deducted from the salary and transport paid extra or organised by the company
• 5 weeks of vacation per year