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Our products and systems are an important part of nearly every major vehicle around the world. So, if you see it on the road, chances are there's a DENSO product under the hood, in the dash or elsewhere on the vehicle.\nDENSO is at the forefront of advanced technology and is in a unique position to shape the future of mobility. We see this not just as an opportunity to create technologies that enable motion, but as a responsibility to influence the direction of that movement towards safety, sustainability and a greater need for inspiration.\nWith more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates across 5 continents, DENSO is powered by a global workforce of about 170,000 individuals, whose expertise in research and development, engineering, manufacturing, sales and operations, enable us to continuously develop core technologies designed to respond to the industry and society's evolving needs by pushing the boundaries of what's possible.\nLearn more about DENSO Group at www.denso.com.\n The ILX Transport Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing transport activities across the European DENSO network to ensure stable and efficient logistics operations.\nThe position works closely with manufacturing companies, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to maintain and improve transport quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.\nThrough KPI management, issue resolution, continuous improvement, and network optimisation, this role contributes to the stable operation and increased efficiency of the European transport network.\nMain Responsibilities\n1. Transport Planning and Execution\nDevelop and manage daily and weekly transport plans across the European logistics network.\nOptimise transport plans based on demand and operating conditions, and secure the required capacity to ensure stable supply.\n2. Transport Network Coordination\nCoordinate with DENSO companies, logistics partners, and internal departments to ensure smooth operation of the transport network.\nAlign transport schedules, capacity, and delivery requirements, and promote effective cooperation between stakeholders.\n3. Transport Issue Management and Problem Solving\nManage transport delays, capacity shortages, and supply risks, and drive timely resolution with relevant stakeholders.\nImprove transport quality through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and recurrence prevention, and escalate significant risks when required.\n4. Performance and KPI Management\nAnalyse transport KPIs, service quality, costs, and operational performance to identify issues and improvement opportunities.\nDrive continuous performance improvement with stakeholders through KPI reviews and reporting.\n5. Logistics Partner Management\nManage the performance of freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics service providers, including compliance with agreed service conditions.\nWork with logistics partners to improve service quality, transport capacity, and performance, ensuring stable logistics services and ongoing capability development.\n6. Cost Management and Network Optimisation\nAnalyse transport costs and logistics efficiency to identify improvement opportunities across the network.\nOptimise logistics costs and service levels by improving load utilisation and routes, and reviewing transport frequency and transport modes.\n7. Continuous Improvement and Standardisation\nDrive improvements in transport planning, issue management, and KPI management processes.\nUse data analysis, standardisation, and automation to improve overall network efficiency and confirm the effectiveness of improvement actions.\n Qualifications and Experience\nBachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\nExperience in transport management, logistics planning, supply chain, or logistics operations.\nGood understanding of transport planning, transport networks, and logistics processes.\nExperience working with freight forwarders, carriers, or logistics service providers.\nExperience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders and handling logistics KPI or cost data.\nExperience in an international business environment, the automotive industry, or manufacturing is preferred.\nExperience with ERP systems, TMS, Power BI, databases, or Excel is an advantage.\nKey Skills\nTransport planning and logistics coordination skills.\nAbility to prioritise and manage multiple activities.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nEffective communication and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to use data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.\nAbility to adapt to changing conditions, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a team.\nContinuous improvement and standardisation mindset.\nGood written and spoken English. Dutch language skills are an advantage.\n More information\nA challenging working environment within a diverse, international context; \nCollaboration with colleagues from many different nationalities;\nAttractive working conditions and competitive labour conditions like a 13th month and a collective health insurance.\nFor more information about this opportunity, contact Lara Yoldas (HR Officer) by phone at +31 (0)294-493211\nOnly candidates in possession of a valid EU work permit will be considered for this position;\nAcquisition for this position is not appreciated.\nIt has come to our attention that various individuals have contacted people offering false employment opportunities with DENSO. Such scams are fraudulent and intended to steal from the victims.\nBy making you aware of this, we hope to avoid and ultimately stop victims from falling for this scam. Please do not provide any personal or financial information and do not send any money to anyone you suspect of recruitment fraud.\nIf you are contacted by someone whom you suspect may not be appropriately representing DENSO, please email: . Please forward the original email that you received that includes the original subject line and complete header information.\nDo not send CVs or vacancy applications to that email address as it will not be reviewed or considered. 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