Do you have experience in road transportation and enjoy coordinating freight in a fast-paced environment? CtrlChain is scaling its logistics ecosystem across Europe and is looking for a Transport Planner to join our Planning & Service Europe team in our Eindhoven office.
In this role, you will ensure efficient, cost-effective, and reliable transport planning by aligning demand with available capacity. You will work closely with shippers, carriers, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly—while contributing to a more sustainable logistics industry.
About us
CtrlChain was founded to reduce waste in logistics. We envision a fully automated ecosystem where no carrier ever has to make an empty trip again.
By combining technology, data, and operational expertise, we are building a digital control center that enables smarter, more efficient logistics for shippers and carriers across Europe.
The role
As a Transport Planner, you play a key role in daily transport operations. You are responsible for planning and coordinating freight flows, ensuring capacity coverage, and maintaining high service levels.
You will focus on either Brokerage Planning (working with third-party carriers). You collaborate closely with Carrier Relationships, Sales, and Customer Success to support operational execution and commercial objectives.
What you’ll do
- Provide exceptional support to shippers and carriers as the primary contact for CtrlChain.
- Perform daily brokerage planning to meet customer and lane specifications.
- Continuously monitor performance and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintain accurate planning and resource data in TMS or relevant platforms.
- Coordinate with commercial and operational teams for peak coverage.
- Participate in planning meetings to align daily priorities and provide status updates on planning, exceptions, and delays.
- Develop backup strategies when primary options are unavailable.
- Monitor fulfillment, KPIs, and associated costs and services.
- Escalate planning issues or service interruptions as needed.
- Contribute to enhancing planning tools, systems, and processes, while evaluating cost implications for margin-sensitive decisions.
Requirements
You are a hands-on logistics professional who enjoys operational coordination, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic environment.
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Have at least 3 years of experience in transport, asset, or brokerage planning.
- Understand European freight and transport networks.
- Have experience working with TMS or transport planning systems.
- Are analytical, structured, and detail-oriented.
- Communicate confidently in English and Dutch; German, French and Sapnish are a plus.
- Commercially minded and customer-focused.
- Can adapt quickly to changing priorities and time-sensitive situations.
Benefits
✔ Competitive salary & benefits
✔ 26 vacation days
✔ Fully paid pension plan & travel allowance
✔ Vitality Allowance & daily office lunches
✔ A high-performance, collaborative sales culture
✔ The opportunity to shape the future of digital logistics