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Operations Planner & Logistics Coordinator
At Wagon Plastron, everything revolves around hospitality. Anyone who steps aboard one of our international night trains should feel at home right away. Our back-office team of 8 people supports 14 dedicated train managers and more than 100 passionate stewards. Together, we work as one team towards a common goal: providing the best service for our passengers. We strive for the highest standards in everything we do, and we value differences because they make our work environment more inclusive and dynamic.
You will join a small team with a direct line to management. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an Operations Planner & Logistics Coordinator
Do you love organising, can you switch gears quickly, and are you not afraid to roll up your sleeves? Do you enjoy leading a team and making sure everything on the work floor runs smoothly? Then you might be the colleague we are looking for!
As Operations Planner & Logistics Coordinator, you are responsible for the day-to-day organisation, follow-up and adjustment of our logistics activities. You work closely with customers, suppliers, logistics partners and internal teams to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
Location: Belgium / Netherlands
Employment type: Full-time
What You’ll Do
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Drawing up and following up the daily planning for logistics activities and train loading
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Coordinating the work in our warehouses in Belgium and Berlin. For Berlin, you work together with our colleague on site, mainly via Teams and by phone • Leading and supporting a team of 4 to 5 warehouse staff
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Helping with loading and unloading trains when the operational situation requires it
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Monitoring the loading and checking that everything runs correctly and according to plan
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Maintaining contact with subcontractors and external partners, such as cleaning teams and loaders
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Coordinating with suppliers, carriers, colleagues and internal planning
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Following up on stock management, orders and the availability of materials
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Handling the related administration, including loading lists, shipping documents and stock records • Flagging problems in time, finding solutions and making proposals to improve efficiency
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Adjusting staffing, occupancy and loading schedules
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Supporting crew planning where needed
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Taking part in operational and logistics meetings with customers.
Who you are
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You are practical and happy to roll up your sleeves
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You have strong organisational skills and a solution-oriented approach
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You know how to set priorities
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You handle stress well and keep a cool head when plans change or unexpected situations arise
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You can lead and motivate a small team and make clear agreements
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You have good computer skills, including Excel
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You communicate fluently in Dutch and English (knowledge of German is a plus)
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Experience in logistics, transport or warehouse management is an advantage
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You are flexible and willing to work occasionally on weekends and public holidays
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You have a category B driving licence and your own transport. This is essential, as our warehouse in Iddergem is difficult to reach by public transport
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You are physically fit for loading and unloading work
What we offer
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A full-time, varied position with plenty of responsibility and autonomy
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An international work environment with contacts in Belgium and Berlin
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A job that combines well with family life: you work from Belgium and travel to Berlin only occasionally, about 3 times a year.
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The opportunity to contribute ideas for improvement and have an impact on day-to-day operations
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Head office in Aalst, warehouse in Iddergem (Denderleeuw)
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A competitive salary package based on experience
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Meal vouchers, eco vouchers and other fringe benefits
