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APM Terminals

Global port operator delivering integrated logistics

Terminal Planner

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRotterdam, NetherlandsNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed relevant education and university or HBO+ level of knowledge and thinking.
  • Knowledge of or affinity with logistics processes in the Port of Rotterdam.
  • Excellent spoken and written Dutch and good spoken and written English.
  • Careful planning and organizational abilities, with a customer-oriented, proactive, solution-oriented, and stress-resistant approach.
  • Clear communication with different stakeholders.
  • A Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) is required as part of pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, plan, and monitor the deployment of personnel, cranes, equipment, and quay capacity for terminal operations.
  • Plan workloads for deep-sea, feeder, inland shipping, and rail operations using various semi-automated systems.
  • Monitor optimal stack occupancy and assess the feasibility of schedules and shift compositions.
  • Prepare feasible standard, weekend, and holiday schedules based on staffing, qualifications, absences, and employee preferences.
  • Coordinate overtime requests and request or cancel external labor.
  • Integrate maintenance schedules into operational planning in cooperation with the technical department, IT, the improvement department, and customers.
  • Identify deviations in volumes, staffing, and processes; continuously adjust schedules and escalate operational bottlenecks.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a comparable logistics role is preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, preferably through VBA level, is preferred.

About the Company

APM Terminals

Global port operator delivering integrated logistics

APM Terminals runs a global network of container terminals to move goods efficiently. It operates 60+ terminals with more than 22,000 professionals, handling container loading, unloading, storage, and related logistics. The company uses standardized processes across locations, a flexible service approach, and digital tools that let customers book and manage services easily. It also provides dedicated account managers to ensure tailored service. Compared with competitors, it emphasizes a broad, standardized, globally integrated terminal network, proactive customer service, and digital solutions to speed up operations. The goal is to connect the world through safe, reliable, and efficient terminals while promoting sustainable supply chains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
The Hague, Netherlands
Founded
2004

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