It's more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
For our Road Logistics division in Belgium, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Team Leader Dispatching to oversee and coordinate the daily activities of our dispatch team. In this role, you ensure that all FTL and LTL shipments are executed smoothly, efficiently, and in full alignment with operational standards. By optimizing planning processes, selecting the right subcontractors, and fostering a high‑performing team, you directly strengthen our operational performance and help deliver the high service quality our customers rely on.
How you create impact
- Lead and develop a team of Transport Planners, including target setting, coaching, and performance reviews
- Ensure balanced workload distribution and assign responsibilities based on individual strengths
- Act as the first point of contact for escalations and provide expert guidance to your team
- Supervise daily transport planning and ensure high-quality operational execution
- Identify trends through defined KPIs and initiate improvement actions
- Optimize operational and administrative processes and drive continuous improvement projects
What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience in logistics, ideally in road freight and transport planning
- Demonstrated leadership experience in an operational environment
- Hands‑on mentality, strong problem‑solving skills, and a flexible mindset
- High IT affinity with the ability to navigate multiple systems and tools
- Strong communication skills in Dutch, English, and French; any additional language is an asset
What's in it for you
Kuehne+Nagel offers a wide range of attractive employee benefits designed to support your well‑being, development, and long-term career growth.
- Competitive salary, commuting allowance, and holiday allowance
- 27 vacation days
- Meal vouchers
- Hospitalisation insurance
- Group insurance
- Development opportunities via our internal learning platform
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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