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European Transport Planner - Brokerage & Operations

CtrlChain

Eindhoven
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Transport Planning
Brokerage Planning
Freight Coordination
European Freight Networks
Capacity Planning
Carrier Coordination
Customer Service
Transport Management Systems
Performance Monitoring
KPI Monitoring
Cost Management
Data Accuracy
Problem-Solving
Analytical Thinking
Commercial Awareness
English and Dutch Communication

Job Description

Do you have experience in road transportation and enjoy coordinating freight in a fast-paced environment?CtrlChainis scaling itslogisticsecosystem across Europe and is looking for a Transport Planner to join our Planning & Service Europe team in our Eindhoven office. In this role, you will ensure efficient, cost-effective, and reliable transport planning by aligning demand with available capacity. You will work closely with shippers, carriers, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly—while contributing to a more sustainablelogisticsindustry. About Us CtrlChain was founded to reduce waste in logistics. We envision a fully automated ecosystem where no carrier ever has to make an empty trip again. By combining technology, data, and operational expertise, we are building a digital control center that enables smarter, more efficient logistics for shippers and carriers across Europe. The role As a Transport Planner, you play a key role in daily transport operations. Youare responsible forplanning and coordinating freight flows, ensuring capacity coverage, andmaintaininghigh service levels. Youwill focus on either Brokerage Planning (working with third-party carriers).You collaborate closely with Carrier Relationships, Sales, and Customer Success to support operational execution and commercialobjectives. Whatyou’lldo Provide exceptional support to shippers and carriers as the primary contact for CtrlChain. Perform daily brokerage planning to meet customer and lane specifications. Continuously monitor performance and make necessary adjustments. Maintain accurate planning and resource data in TMS or relevant platforms. Coordinate with commercial and operational teams for peak coverage. Participate in planning meetings to align daily priorities and provide status updates on planning, exceptions, and delays. Develop backup strategies when primary options are unavailable. Monitor fulfillment, KPIs, and associated costs and services. Escalate planning issues or service interruptions as needed. Contribute to enhancing planning tools, systems, and processes, while evaluating cost implications for margin-sensitive decisions. You are a hands-onlogisticsprofessional who enjoys operational coordination, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic environment. You Will Thrive In This Role If You Have at least 3 years of experience in transport, asset, or brokerage planning. Understand European freight and transport networks. Have experience workingwith TMS or transport planning systems. Are analytical, structured, anddetail-oriented. Communicate confidently in English and Dutch; German, French, and Spanish are a plus. Commercially minded andcustomer-focused. Can adapt quickly to changing priorities and time-sensitive situations. ✔ Competitive salary & benefits ✔ 26 vacation days ✔ Fully paid pension plan & travel allowance ✔ Vitality Allowance & daily office lunches ✔ A high-performance, collaborative sales culture ✔ The opportunity to shape the future of digital logistics

Core Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily freight flows, secure capacity through third-party carriers, and maintain reliable service for shippers and carriers. Monitor performance, costs, fulfillment, and exceptions; coordinate with commercial and operational teams; and contribute to improvements in planning tools and processes.

Requirements

Applicants need at least three years of experience in transport, asset, or brokerage planning, knowledge of European freight networks, and experience with a transport management or planning system. They should be analytical, structured, detail-oriented, commercially minded, customer-focused, adaptable, and confident communicating in English and Dutch; German, French, or Spanish is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 26 Vacation Days
  • Fully Paid Pension Plan
  • Travel Allowance
  • Vitality Allowance
  • Daily Office Lunches

About CtrlChain

Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Company size: 51-200 employees

CtrlChain specializes in simplifying and automating logistics management, targeting enhanced profitability, visibility, and service levels for shippers and carriers. Company offers streamlined, centralized systems for managing freight, reducing manual operations and costs, and providing data-driven insights to optimize transport operations.

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