Transport Planner

Responsible for a correct settlement of all transport orders of the customers of P&O Ferrymasters, linked to the administrative and operational activities of all employees involved.

• Taking care of a correct settlement of all transport orders wherein P&O Ferrymasters client’s wishes/demands are central.
• Combining loads to optimize the load factor, taking in account of loading/unloading areas, wishes/demands of clients, specific load characteristics and combined loading regulations.
• Calculating and recalculating of dimensions, capacity, floor space and size/weight ratio, in order to gain maximum efficiency within legal standards.
• Communicating with drivers / hauliers so that an optimal service and loading rate can be achieved.
• Making sure that all changes, delays, extra costs and/or calamities are communicated to the Customer Service Department, who will inform the customers.
• Confirming, or taking care of confirmation, of the above to the drivers / hauliers.
• Deciding which loads can be handled by our own fleet and which loads will have to be chartered, so that an optimal balance will be created for our own fleet.
• Reducing so-called “empty kilometers” by combining loads and searching for repositioning loads.
• Checking data after loading and comparing this data with booking details. Communicating anomalies to the Customer Service department.

• A solid technical and/or economical education
• Good command of Polish, English and preferably an additional Eastern European language
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages
• Strong communication skills
• Topographical knowledge
• Customer oriented

• A pleasant working environment
• Attractive salary package
• Career possibilities at a major international company