Logistics Planning Specialist with French

COMPANY INTRODUCTION:

We are a truly consumer-centric, sales-driven organization with nearly 600 employees in our Prague office, which was established 10 years ago. During the past few years we had an impressive and constant growth and we became one of the largest organization groups within FMCG sector. With the existing portfolio of over 200 brands and 155,000 employees in 25 countries we are supporting our customers all over the world. Key elements of our dynamic and fast-changing company culture are ownership mindset, informality, national diversity and excellence. We will challenge you, make you search for improvement and most importantly we will unleash your potential.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Transport Planning Specialist you will play a key part in Export Team organizational set-up in Prague. You will be responsible for capturing confirmed and released orders, planning the transportation, updating the transport data, and ensuring delivery of the goods according to the customer’s request. You will be also in contact with suppliers and clients to ensure high quality services. Within this complex role, you will manage logistics processes and build relationship with clients and customers while using foreign languages on daily bases.

Key responsibilities: 

• Planning of all transport orders at the best total price and the highest efficiency
• Transport exception management (solving of day to day issues) to fulfill internal and external customer requirements and still delivering in time and in full
• Working in close contact with order taking, inventory deployment and sites logistics to ensure a proper planning
• Analyzing of the data gathered by the reporter and challenging appropriate parties
• Link the transport needs with the customer order
• Proactive chasing of loads and making sure loads get delivered on-time and in-full
• Financial admin activities of the transport team
• Identify & analyze risks for out of stock, find and coordinate solutions
• Other administrative tasks linked to transport

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or University education preferably in Economics / Logistics / Transport or relevant field
• Fluent knowledge of English and French or Dutch (spoken and written)
• 1 year previous work experience in order taking or transportation processes, logistics, customer relationship management or within an administrative position
• Good computer skills (mainly Excel); knowledge of SAP would be an asset
• Good coordinating, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to perform in stressful conditions
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer oriented mindset
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

THE OFFER:

• Attractive corporate benefit package (including 5 weeks of holidays and other benefits)
• Permanent employment contract
• Opportunity to use EU languages on a daily basis
• Continuous professional & personal development
• Perspective projects with an international scope
• A responsible job in a positive, social & international working environment
• Large and modern office building near public transportation
• Extensive training and coaching
• Free refreshments in the workplace
• Social events and team building activities