Job Description

Job Req Number: 119733
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Junior Transport Planner at DSV in Moerdijk
Are you looking for an entry-level position where you can learn, develop, and grow on the job? Then this is your opportunity! From pallets and parcels to high-value goods, you will learn how to plan smart routes, select carriers, and serve customers in the best possible way. Ready to boost your career? Start here, go anywhere. With us, DSV.


You get it done
As a junior planner at DSV, you step directly into the international logistics arena. Portugal, Greece, challenging routes, smart planning, and daily coordination with customers, drivers, and carriers; You’re on it.

How you do this? Through our Transport Management System, you plan a wide variety of shipments, from groupage to full truck loads. You identify the best carriers, request quotations, and ensure efficient planning at optimal costs. You will learn to work with advanced transport systems, maintain close contact with customers and carriers, and develop step by step into a fully skilled transport planner. You achieve this by:

• planning international road transport to and from Portugal & Greece;
• requesting quotes from carriers and charters, selecting the smartest routes and most cost-efficient solutions;
• processing transport orders in ITMS (our transport system) and monitoring ongoing shipments;
• maintaining regular contact with customers, drivers, and carriers;
• handling administrative tasks and transport documentation (75% email communication, 25% phone communication);
• rotating the escalation phone, where you manage incidents outside office hours.

Your team stands out within DSV by its positive energy and strong commitment. At DSV, we believe learning by doing is the best way to grow. Making mistakes is part of the process, development is our priority. Together with 5 direct colleagues, you contribute to real teamwork, because together we move forward. Play in a different league. Moving forward together. With us, at DSV.

We are DSV, we grow
DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

It takes a special kind of drive, it’s a team effort, says Rob Westdijk, Senior Team Lead Road.

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 40 branches, with more than 5,000 colleagues. Together we rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing environment. We make quick decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together.

You bring

• no prior work experience in a similar role is required, you will receive intensive on-the-job training from your 5 colleagues;
• you are sociable, eager to learn, and open to feedback;
• strong geographical awareness, recognize logical patterns, and are confident with numbers;
• you thrive in teamwork, perform well in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively in both Dutch (B2) and English.

It all counts for this vacancy of junior transport planner in Moerdijk. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV.

You get
Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial and competitive, which is why we always want to grow as an organization. That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Besides a challenging job in an international environment we also offer:

• a salary depending on your knowledge and experience, plus 8% holiday allowance and 5% gratification;
• time for yourself, enjoy 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment) to spend with friends and family;
• an attractive pension scheme, partly employer-funded, with a personal contribution of 5%;
• personal growth opportunities through our DSV Academy and external training in logistics or other relevant fields;
• and last but not least, additional benefits such as our bike plan and the FiscFree program, giving you net discounts at shops and sports clubs.

Move forward
Send your resume with a cover letter or leave your details, and we’ll get in touch with you. Still have questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Cindy Visser will answer all your questions via +31 6 8229 7557 or cindy.visser@dsv.com.

We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.

DSV – Global transport and logistics
Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

Start here. Go anywhere

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