Planning Coordinator ZH, NL, GA)

City:
Rotterdam;
State:
Zuid-Holland (NL-ZH);
Country:
Netherlands (NL);
Requisition Number: 46767.

Do you thrive in a fast‑paced logistics environment where planning, coordination and problem‑solving are critical to operational success?

At Bunge, we connect farmers to consumers through efficient and reliable supply chains. As part of our Commercial Logistics team, the Planning Coordinator plays a key role in planning and coordinating rail transportation flows across Europe, ensuring smooth execution, effective disruption management, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing transportation plans, monitoring operational performance, and driving alignment between logistics, execution, and commercial teams. Your ability to maintain an overview in a dynamic environment and proactively solve challenges will be essential to keeping our supply chain moving efficiently.

• Plan and coordinate rail transportation flows across Europe.
• Develop and maintain transportation schedules in alignment with business requirements.
• Coordinate train movements, loading schedules, and transportation slots with operational stakeholders.
• Ensure efficient utilization of available transportation capacity.

• Monitor transportation performance and shipment progress.
• Identify delays, disruptions, and operational risks proactively.
• Re‑plan transportation schedules when circumstances change.
• Coordinate mitigation actions to minimize operational and commercial impact.

• Act as a key liaison between Commercial, Logistics, Rail Execution, and external service providers.
• Align transportation planning with customer requirements and business priorities.
• Participate in operational review meetings and cross‑functional planning discussions.
• Foster strong working relationships to ensure seamless execution across the supply chain.

• Maintain planning systems and ensure accuracy of operational data.
• Analyze transportation performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support process standardization and optimization initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the Commercial Logistics organization.

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO/University) in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in rail transportation planning within Europe
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• Proven experience coordinating international rail transport flows, schedules, and transportation capacity.
• Experience managing operational disruptions, replanning activities, and stakeholder communication in a logistics environment.
• Experience with in agricultural commodities, bulk logistics, or multimodal transportation is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset, learning agility, and ability to perform effectively in a dynamic operational environment.

• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑changing operational environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain overview while balancing competing priorities.
• Data‑driven mindset with a continuous improvement focus.

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with transportation planning or ERP systems is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Join a global leader in agribusiness and supply chain operations.
• Play a critical role within a highly visible European logistics network.
• Work in an international environment with close interaction across commercial and operational teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational excellence.
• Competitive compensation and attractive secondary employment conditions.
• Career development opportunities within a global organization.

We look forward to hearing from you.