Transport Planner Helmond

Schneider Electric: Your partner in the future of energy management!

With over 175 years of expertise, Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy and water management. Active in more than 100 countries, we combine advanced technology with sustainable solutions. In Helmond, we focus on efficient logistics processes and deliver safe and environmentally friendly energy solutions.Why choose Schneider Electric?

• Sustainability & Innovation: We develop solutions that save energy and reduce CO₂ emissions.
• Safety & Quality: Our Helmond facility was awarded 
• The Safest Warehouse in the Netherlands in 2017.Work-life balance: Enjoy a freshly made sandwich in our cafeteria, challenge colleagues to a game of table football, or relax in our break area.International team: 
• Work with colleagues from different countries and develop your language skills in both Dutch and English.

Are you looking for a temporary job as a Transport Planner? (4 to 6 months)

Are you a logistics professional with a passion for optimizing transport processes? Do you have experience in transport management and working with Transport Management Systems (TMS)? Then we are looking for you!

What will you do?

As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and monitoring our inbound and outbound transport flows. You will work closely with various departments and external partners to ensure smooth daily transport operations. Additionally, you will play a key role in the implementation of our new Transport Management System (TMS).

Your tasks will include:

• Managing information on incoming trucks and coordinating site management with a focus on safety.
• Creating transport schedules in our (future) TMS system and resolving deviations.
• Communicating with freight forwarders about outbound transport via phone, email, loading lists, and EDI.
• Preparing transport documentation, including loading lists, CMRs, delivery notes, and sales invoices for customs purposes.
• Handling damage claims for outbound transport and informing all relevant parties.
• Monitoring and coordinating outbound shipments via track & trace and communication with freight forwarders.
• Organizing urgent deliveries and processing transport-related purchase invoices.
• Solving operational issues and finding solutions for daily challenges.
• Coordinating and distributing incoming deliveries from local suppliers.
• Actively contributing to the implementation of our new Manhattan TMS.

• A team player with a "getting things done" mentality and a customer-oriented approach.
• Flexible and energetic with excellent communication skills.
• Results- and KPI-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• MBO+/HBO working and thinking level, preferably in Logistics or Transport.
• Several years of experience in a similar role is a plus.
• Experience with SAP (ERP), Microsoft Office, and preferably a TMS system (e.g., Manhattan).
• Language skills: Dutch, German, and English.

• A dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a new TMS system.
• A team of motivated colleagues in an organization that values collaboration and personal growth.
• Salary: A gross monthly salary of €3,000, excluding allowances and holiday pay.
• Travel allowance: Compensation for commutes starting from 5 km one way.
• Bonus scheme: Quarterly bonuses based on performance and team results.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and are you ready for a new challenge? Apply now!

Olympia is present on-site daily to provide you with personal guidance. You will have a dedicated contact person who knows you well and supports you where needed.

• Vacation hours: You accumulate extra vacation hours, totaling more than 10% of your income.
• Holiday pay & public holiday compensation: 8% holiday pay and additional compensation on public holidays according to the collective labor agreement (CAO).
• Pension plan: From your first working day, you are enrolled in our pension plan, with Olympia covering the basic premium.