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DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

Operations Planner

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBelgiumNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree.
  • A strong interest in maritime transport and port logistics.
  • Sharp analytical skills and a flexible, hands-on mentality.
  • Excellent proficiency in Dutch and good knowledge of English.
  • Punctuality, stress resilience, and a results-oriented approach.
  • Willingness to work a variable shift system with early and late shifts; night and Saturday work occur on average every 5 to 8 weeks, and the shift system changes upon transition to a new role.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate operational activities on the landside of the container terminal with colleagues.
  • Organize container placements to enable safe, smooth, and cost-efficient loading and unloading.
  • Maintain contacts with railway and transport companies to ensure smooth inbound and outbound container flows.
  • Investigate damage cases, determine causes, and prepare reports and statistics.
  • Work closely with Customer Relations, Waterside Planning, and Dispatch to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally conscious landside operations.
  • Plan and coordinate container operations around seagoing vessels as a Waterside Planner after the initial training and experience as a Landside Planner.
  • Bring together operational interests and constraints to create an optimal plan across vessel planning, terminal capacity, equipment, yard, and operational execution.
  • Analyze complex operational issues, set priorities, and make appropriate decisions under time pressure as responsibilities develop.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of other languages is an advantage but is not required.

About the Company

DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

DP World is a global logistics and port operator that provides integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions. It runs marine and inland terminals, manages ports and free zones, and offers cargo logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services such as packaging and reverse logistics. Its products work by operating a large network of terminals and logistics services that connect shipping, warehousing, and distribution, charging container handling fees and offering downstream services to improve supply chain efficiency. The company differentiates itself through its expansive, worldwide network (across 40+ countries) and its ability to control multiple stages of the supply chain—from ports and terminals to contract logistics and economic zones—allowing for seamless multimodal flows. DP World’s goal is to enable smooth, integrated global trade by expanding its network and offering end-to-end logistics solutions for diverse industries.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2005

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