It's more than a job
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
As a National Transport Planner (m/f/d), you will coordinate the daily distribution of goods for assigned customers and ensure that distribution operations run smoothly. You will prepare the required documentation, manage shipment records, maintain accurate system data, and organize operational documents. In addition, you will work closely with internal teams and customers to ensure timely communication and efficient service delivery.
How you create impact
- Plan and coordinate daily distribution activities, ensuring efficient and timely operations.
- Arrange transportation resources and manage subcontracted carriers in line with company standards and policies.
- Prepare, issue, and maintain all distribution-related documentation and records.
- Monitor inbound and outbound shipments, update system records, and generate identification labels as required.
- Maintain accurate inventory and distribution control systems, resolve data discrepancies, update shipment statuses, and prepare operational reports.
- Communicate with internal and external customers to share information, resolve issues, and support smooth distribution processes.
- Ensure compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations and maintain equipment in good working condition.
- Support additional operational activities as required while upholding company values and standards.
What we would like you to bring
- Ideally, a minimum of 2 years' experience in transport planning.
- Strong planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage daily distribution activities effectively.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
- Good computer skills and the ability to work confidently with operational systems and software.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are a plus.
What's in it for you
You will have a direct influence on the future of logistics. Your colleagues are experts who shape the industry in Portugal and worldwide. We value teamwork, continuous learning, and diversity. Kuehne+Nagel offers you a custom-made career – through individual planning and supervisors who support and advise you in every way. You get supported by many work-life balance offerings and supplementary health insurance.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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