Planner UK - #54626

Description

Are you someone who gains energy from organizing, coordinating and communicating? Then you will feel right at home in this role. As a Planner UK, you are the central link between our subcontractors, Customer Service and the daily transport flows. You ensure that everything runs smoothly — both literally and figuratively.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• You align transport capacity in a smart and cost‑efficient way to ensure smooth and efficient planning.
• You actively contribute ideas for smarter planning and capacity optimization.
• You respond quickly to delays or ad‑hoc issues and coordinate with subcontractors and Customer Service colleagues (Zeebrugge & Venlo).
• You are communicative and maintain smooth, professional contact with our subcontractors in the UK as well as with direct colleagues. Your communication style is constructive, clear and goal‑oriented.
  
  

Work schedule

You rotate within a shift system:

7:00AM – 15:06AM / 8:00AM – 16:06AM / 9:00AM – 17:06AM / 10:00AM – 18:06PM

In addition, we provide an on-call service until 10:00 PM on weekdays only

During your training period, you work from Monday to Friday.

After the training period, you will work one week per month according to one of the following schedules:

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday OR Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday. This alternates with the other colleagues.

During the week (Monday to Thursday), we have an on‑call service (18:00 – 22:06) in a rotation system with the other team members.

Work location

Baron De Maerelaan 155, 8380 Zeebrugge

Profile

Your profile

• Bachelor‑level thinking or equivalent through experience
• Relevant transport experience
• Knowledge of UK geography? A great plus!
• Fluent in both Dutch and English
• Strong communication skills and a solution‑oriented mindset
• Able to keep a cool head, set priorities and maintain oversight
• A true organizational talent with a hands‑on mentality and a constructive attitude
  
  

Why choose this job?

• Because you truly make an impact here
• You work in an international environment, have room to improve processes and enjoy a flexible work rhythm
• Ideal for those who love organizing, communicating and thinking in solutions
  
  

Apply

Ready to take your career to the next level? Dive into the world of logistics at ECS, the beating heart of the port of Zeebrugge. As a leading player in the logistics sector, we offer you not just any job, but an opportunity for personal growth, innovation and international connections!

Our offer

• Work environment: step into a dynamic and innovative work environment, with the values of a family business
• Conditions: enjoy attractive remuneration and working conditions, complemented by fringe benefits
• Growth: discover numerous career opportunities and build your future within ECS
• Development: get opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills through numerous internal and external training courses
• Culture: join a corporate culture where wellbeing is key
• Activities: take part in fun activities and sports sessions after work
• Childcare (only headquarters in Zeebrugge): take advantage of our in-house childcare for a perfect work-life balance
  
  

Ready for a new challenge?

Apply now and take your first step towards a new career!