Logistiek Planner Import

Job description

Are you the Logistic Planner Import who can bring millions of products from one side of the world to the other with care? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are planning, organizing and maintaining overview among your strengths? Then we are looking for you!

As our logistics colleague, you are partly responsible for the inbound of approximately 2,000 containers per year. You organize and coordinate shipments that are largely transported from China to the Netherlands, making you an important link in the entire supply chain process. You know which order is in which container on which vessel, because you arrange the transport bookings. Is there a delay? Thanks to your overview and planning skills, you spot it quickly, anticipate where needed, inform the relevant stakeholders, and make adjustments whenever possible. To support efficient and sustainable transportation, you optimize freight bookings by combining different orders and making the best use of available space. You also contribute to cost-effective decision-making by monitoring freight rates and conducting market research on shipping companies.

As a Logistic Planner Import, you work closely with your colleagues within the Supply Chain department and support one another when needed. You also assist the outbound team during peak periods, giving you the opportunity to further develop your supply chain knowledge and skills. In addition, you collaborate with the purchasing and sales departments to ensure smooth planning and transportation.

Your tasks:

• Booking (sea/rail/air) freights and maintaining contact with shipping companies and suppliers.
• Administering booking data in the ERP system.
• Accurately tracking transports and requesting booking information.
• Booking loads efficiently, for example by checking whether orders can be combined in containers.
• Keeping involved colleagues informed to ensure that the process continues to run smoothly.
• Comparing prices of shipping companies and ensuring the right choice of carriers through negotiation and rate agreements.
• Checking sales orders and passing them on to the external warehouses.
• Organizing road transport.

Job requirements

Your talents:

You are good at switching, have initiative, work systematically and know how to keep an overview at all times. The process of transport and logistics holds no secrets for you. You have good problem-solving skills and set the right priorities.

In addition, you have:

• Solid experience with supply chain, logistics and planning.
• Several years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of international (sea, rail, air) transport.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Business Central.
• Thorough written knowledge of Dutch and English.
• HBO thinking and working ability.

Who we are?

Karsten International develops a wide range of products for daily use, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty products. In addition to working hard and delivering quality, enjoyment and collegiality are our top priorities. The team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists and graphic designers. You will be given every opportunity to contribute to this.

What you can expect from us

At Karsten International you will join a supportive, ambitious team where we work hard, stay sharp, and enjoy what we do. We are growing fast, so there’s plenty of room to share ideas, take ownership, and really make an impact. We communicate openly, help each other out, and keep things direct but respectful.

What we offer

• Plenty of space for personal growth, ownership and continuous improvement.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Travel allowance or OV card, 13th month and 8% holiday pay.
• Daily fresh lunch, fruit, and great coffee.
• Bootcamp, yoga, football team.
• Option to lease a bike.
• OpenUp for mental well-being plus massage at the office.
• Discounts on great products and fun company outings.
• Support with HSM visa and 30% ruling, if applicable.

Our core values

• Efficient & cost-conscious: We manage time and resources smartly, think critically and value what’s already in place.
• Ambitious with long-term focus: We take ownership, build lasting relationships and stay humble in our success.
• Striving for the best: We measure, learn, improve—and challenge each other to exceed expectations.
• Direct & respectful: We communicate openly and treat everyone with respect, regardless of background.
• We like to have fun: We enjoy what we do and create a positive, energetic work environment.