Job Title: Freelance Transport Planner (TMS)
Location: West Flanders (on-site, 5 days/week)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Languages: Dutch, French, English (minimum 2/3)
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Freelance Transport Planner to support day-to-day transport operations within a fast-paced logistics environment. This is an operational role focused on full truckload (FTL) planning and dispatch coordination, working closely with both internal drivers and external subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate full truckload (FTL) transport operations
- Manage daily dispatch activities using a Transport Management System (TMS), including Transfix or similar platforms
- Act as the main point of contact for drivers, ensuring clear communication and efficient execution of transport plans
- Coordinate a fleet of internal and external/subcontracted drivers
- Monitor transport execution and resolve operational issues in real time
- Ensure optimal route planning, load efficiency, and on-time delivery performance
- Collaborate closely with the transport team lead and wider transport team
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in transport planning, dispatch, or a similar logistics role
- Hands-on experience with a Transport Management System (TMS)
- Strong operational mindset with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
Language Skills
- Dutch (required) – primary language used in the office
- French (required) – needed for communication with drivers
- English (required) – working proficiency
(Minimum of two languages required; trilingual preferred)
Work Environment
- Fully on-site role (5 days/week) in West Flanders
- Highly operational, team-oriented environment
- Immediate start
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proactive and solution-oriented
- Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Able to adapt quickly and hit the ground running