Transport Planner

Samskip is a truly international company that innovates the most advanced sustainable and multimodal international transport solutions. With a turnover of more than 800 million euros, 1,450 employees and offices in 24 countries across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, we are one of the largest transport companies in Europe.
Within this structure, Samskip has shaped a comprehensive European network for short-sea, road, railrail, and inland waterway transport. This network provides pioneering sustainable, reliable and cost-effective options for the growing number of customers who demand more environmentally conscious logistics solutions.

The Transport Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring daily container trucking activities to ensure that import and export containers are collected, delivered and positioned reliably, efficiently and in line with operational requirements. The role manages daily truck planning for container movements, aligns with Customer Service, Operations, terminals, drivers and external transport partners, and responds quickly to changes, delays or disruptions.

The Transport Planner ensures that loading and unloading slots, terminal cut-off times, equipment availability, customer requirements and operational priorities are taken into account in the planning process. By maintaining overview of container transport movements and proactively resolving planning issues, the role contributes to reliable execution, efficient use of truck capacity and a high-quality customer experience.

Responsibilities

Truck Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate daily container trucking activities, including import deliveries, export collections, pre-carriage, on-carriage and terminal-related container movements.
• Create efficient transport schedules, routes and job combinations while taking customer requirements, loading and unloading slots, terminal cut-off times, lead times, operational constraints and cost-effectiveness into account.
• Monitor transport progress and follow up proactively on delays, deviations, capacity issues, terminal disruptions or service interruptions.
• Prioritize container transport orders and adjust planning where needed to meet customer commitments, vessel or terminal deadlines and operational priorities.
• Coordinate the use of available truck capacity, subcontractors, chassis, trailers and other container transport resources.
• Check availability of required equipment and proactively liaise with internal Operations and Customer Service teams in case of expected deviations.

Operational Coordination

• Communicate with drivers, carriers, terminals, Customer Service and internal Operations teams to ensure smooth execution of planned container transport activities.
• Coordinate with Customer Service on customer-specific requirements, delivery changes, missed appointments, exceptions, terminal updates or urgent transport needs.
• Proactively inform relevant stakeholders of expected deviations, changed arrival or departure times, terminal delays and operational constraints.
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues by identifying practical solutions and escalating where required.

Planning Administration & Cost Control

• Maintain accurate planning records and update relevant systems with transport statuses, changes and follow-up actions.
• Record and follow up on waiting hours, additional costs, failed movements, spot jobs and planning deviations in accordance with agreed working methods.
• Work in line with company procedures, safety standards, compliance requirements and agreed operational ways of working.
• Ensure container planning details, equipment references and transport instructions are accurately reflected in relevant systems.

The role will also involve some limited barge planning responsibilities, including coordinating and monitoring inland barge transport across the Netherlands and Germany to ensure efficient capacity utilization, smooth operations and the reliable execution of customer commitments.

Requirements

• MBO level 4 or Bachelor qualification, preferably in transport, logistics, supply chain or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in container trucking, road transport planning, logistics coordination or a comparable operational planning role is an advantage.
• Good understanding of container transport processes, terminal operations, loading and unloading slots, route planning, delivery schedules and operational constraints.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple container transport movements and priorities at the same time.
• Stress-resistant and solution-oriented, with the ability to respond quickly and practically to operational changes, delays or disruptions.
• Accurate and structured way of working, with attention to detail in planning, documentation, system updates and container transport instructions.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with drivers, carriers, terminals, depots, Customer Service and Operations colleagues.
• Good command of English; Dutch, German or other European languages are an advantage.

Benefits

• 8.33% holiday allowance and an annual 13th month bonus.
• 28 vacation days per year to recharge.
• A comprehensive pension scheme.
• Travel and internet allowances.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture.