About the role
What we offer
- The opportunity to join a family-owned group with an international presence in the transport and logistics sector.
- A varied role combining transport planning, customer communication and operational coordination.
- A dynamic working environment where organisation, responsiveness and teamwork are essential.
- The opportunity to work closely with key accounts, drivers and the planning department to ensure smooth transport operations.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Transport Planning & Shipment Monitoring
- Monitor ongoing shipments using track & trace tools and make adjustments where necessary.
- Follow up on transport operations and ensure the smooth coordination of container movements.
- Identify potential issues and implement appropriate solutions to minimise disruptions.
- Maintain regular communication with the planning department to ensure efficient transport operations.
Customer & Key Account Coordination
- Act as the main point of contact between key accounts and the planning department.
- Handle incoming telephone calls and emails, ensuring that requests are dealt with efficiently.
- Communicate with customers and provide regular feedback on the status of their shipments.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through a friendly, professional and service-oriented approach.
Driver Communication & Operational Support
- Maintain regular contact with drivers and act as their point of contact for day-to-day operational issues.
- Identify suitable solutions to address drivers' questions and operational challenges.
- Coordinate with the relevant internal teams to resolve issues and ensure continuity of operations.
- Ensure clear and accurate communication between drivers, customers and the planning department.
Profile
Education & Experience
- You hold a bachelor's degree or have equivalent professional experience.
- You have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in container transport planning.
- You have a good geographical knowledge and understand the operational requirements of transport planning.
- Experience coordinating shipments and communicating with customers and drivers is an asset.
Languages
- You are proficient in Dutch, French and English, both spoken and written.
Personal Skills
- You have strong geographical knowledge and enjoy working in a transport environment.
- You possess excellent communication skills and can interact effectively with customers, drivers and colleagues.
- You are accurate, detail-oriented and well organised.
- You have strong problem-solving skills and can react quickly to unexpected situations.
- You are able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- You are a team player who collaborates effectively with different departments.
- You have good administrative skills and ensure accurate follow-up of transport operations.
- You have a customer-focused and service-oriented mindset, combined with a friendly and professional attitude.
About JOST
Founded in 1958, JOST is a family-owned group and a leading player in the transport and logistics sector across Europe and Tunisia.
We provide tailored road and multimodal transport solutions, as well as warehousing and logistics services.
A few key figures:
- More than 4,000 employees across 10 countries
- 2,100 trucks and 4,500 trailers
- 810,000 m² of warehousing space across Europe
- €441 million in consolidated revenue
- 54 companies operating across 5 currencies
Joining JOST means becoming part of a growing family-owned business with international ambitions and a continuous commitment to innovation in the transport and logistics sector.
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