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Dispatcher - Rail/ETT

APM Terminals

Rotterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 2 days

Key Skills

Transport Planning
Multimodal Transport Coordination
Barge Transport
Truck Transport
Rail Transport
Container Logistics
Stakeholder Coordination
Customer Focus
Just-In-Time Delivery
Customs Processes
Macro Programming
Power BI
Operational Planning
Problem Solving

Job Description

Inland Operations Agent METT Maersk ETT team is responsible for planning and coordinating transports within the Rotterdam Port Area related to Transhipments and Crossdock/Coldstore. In this role you will be able to make an impact in our new Gemini network, as well as contribute to our Integrator Strategy. What You Will Be Doing On Transhipments, you will take care of connecting containers between Rotterdam deepsea terminals. Mainly on a Maersk chartered barge and 3rd party barges, but also you coordinate with truck and rail planners to use those assets as well. You will aim to minimize dwell time at terminals and prevent downfall to mainline vessel by good coordination with involved stakeholders. Also you will plan and execute on Offdocking from APMT Rotterdam to Inland Terminals in order to keep the yard density at APMT Rotterdam below critical levels. On Crossdock/Coldstore, you will take care of just-in-time truck delivery of containers from all Rotterdam deepsea terminals to and from these new facilities. You will mainly be using 12hr truck shifts, and with good and efficient planning maximize transports executed in these shifts. Furthermore, shifts offer flexibility to make amendments during the day when you need to prioritize urgent containers that fell out of a happy flow. You will join daily and/or weekly calls to align with stakeholders on execution. You will prepare on successfully onboarding new business and timely spot and anticipate on challenges. Who Are We Looking For A pro-active team player with a Customer mindset who enjoys being in control of planning Knowledge of optimizing transports across modalities barge / truck / rail A person thinking in options and opportunities rather than restrictions Understanding of Customs processes, Macro’s and/or PowerBI is an advantage What Do We Offer Being part of a fun and engaged Team in a department with approx. 45 Inland colleagues A spider-in-the-web function with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders Good work-life balance with the option to work maximum 3 days per week from home Growth and development opportunities Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate container movements between Rotterdam deepsea terminals and inland facilities using barges, trucks, and rail, with a focus on minimizing terminal dwell time and preventing missed vessel connections. Coordinate just-in-time deliveries, manage operational changes and urgent containers, and align execution with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

The role seeks a proactive, customer-focused team player who enjoys managing transport planning and understands how to optimize movements across barge, truck, and rail. Knowledge of customs processes, macros, or Power BI is an advantage; no specific education or years of experience are stated.

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Growth And Development Opportunities

About APM Terminals

Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Company size: 10,001+ employees

APM Terminals is lifting global trade and the standards of proactivity, connectivity, reliability, responsibility and efficiency. We connect the world with our comprehensive port network, helping our customers grow their business through sustainable supply chains. With 60+ terminals in our global network and more than 22,000 industry professionals, we are focused on delivering safety, excellence and solutions that include: - Reliable, safe and efficient operations with a continuous improvement focus. - Flexible 'can do' approach to solve complex customer needs. - Standardised operations being implemented globally to enable consistent service and delivery levels. - Innovative, digital solutions that enable customers to order services quickly and easily. - Dedicated key client managers and customer service personnel.

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