transport operations specialist

Il y a 5 heures

Tessenderlo, Flanders, Belgique Jobbydoo Temps plein
As a Transport Operations Specialist, you are the linchpin within the operational control center of a leading logistics player in Tessenderlo. You oversee and streamline daily freight flows, ensure flawless distribution, and monitor the service levels of transport partners. Leveraging your analytical mindset and proactive communication, you act swiftly during bottlenecks to continuously elevate operational efficiency.
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key responsibilities
- Coordinate and closely track daily transport planning and outbound shipments.
- Monitor carrier performance (KPIs and SLAs) and manage relationships with hauliers and freight forwarders.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams (such as warehousing and customer care), external clients, and logistics partners.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date journey and freight data within the Transport Management System (TMS).
- Anticipate and efficiently resolve operational delays, transit incidents, and shipment exceptions.
- Analyze logistics data to optimize distribution processes, reduce costs, and identify shipping trends.
- Support freight settlement processes, including invoice auditing, cost control, transport claims, and profitability reviews.
- Ensure full compliance with transport regulations, safety standards, and cargo documentation.
- qualifications
- Proven experience in transport planning, freight forwarding, or logistics supply chain coordination.
- Excellent command of English (both written and spoken); proficiency in Dutch or additional European languages is a distinct advantage.
- Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, reporting, and data analysis) alongside solid proficiency with TMS software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills combined with a customer-centric attitude.
- Solid knowledge of transport regulations; practical experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a valuable plus. share this job.