Intermodal Planner

H.ESSERS TRANSPORT COMPANY NEDERLAND BV- Centrum

Who we are?

H.Essers is a premium logistics provider offering customized and integrated logistics solutions across Europe. The company was founded in 1928 by Henri Essers and has since become one of the leading companies in Europe within major transport and logistics sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and high-quality products. For the past years the company has experienced a solid expansion, driven by organic growth and a number of strategic acquisitions. In 2018, H.Essers reported a turnover of € 679 million.

What we offer?

A challenging job in an informal environment valuing talent and entrepreneurship. We offer market conform salary package with additional legal advantages and benefit. 

Knowledge:

·       Intermodal lanes / RORO operations understanding of block train operations

·       Available transportation resources

·       Traffic and Transport legislation (also ADR)

·       Basic knowledge of customs documents

·       Market conditions concerning freight rates

·       Planning and IT system

·       Good knowledge of English required

·       German speaking is a plus

Responsibilities

·         Receive orders from Customer Service department

·         Insert orders into the IT system,plan, RORO/train departures, book and record in the IT system.

·         Plan trips/orders

·         Communicate with customers when necessary

·         Follow up loading/unloading

·         Create CMR when necessary

·         Inform customers when unloading is complete

·         Find charter/partners when own trucks are not available

o    Negotiate tariffs for above point;

o    Collect,approve,record invoices from suppliers.

·         Forward signed CMR and/or temperature print out, when requested

               .        Communicate with other Essers divisions when necessary

Skills:

·       Communicate and inform in a clear way

·       Customer oriented, diplomatic and tactful communicating

·       Persuasiveness and strong organizational skills

Attitudes:

·       Results-oriented

·       Entrepreneurship

·       Service-oriented

·       Stress resistant

·       Decisively: should be able to make fast decisions and sometimes with limited information

  .       Flexible