About this Senior Executive, Warehousing & Transportation role at Brenntag
Key Responsibilities
Plan and schedule daily transportation activities and delivery routes.
Coordinate vehicle allocation based on shipment priorities and capacity.
Monitor dispatch operations and ensure on-time deliveries.
Optimize transportation costs, route efficiency, and fleet utilization.
Liaise with transport vendors, drivers, warehouses, and internal teams.
Track shipments and resolve transportation-related issues promptly.
Maintain transportation records, MIS reports, and logistics documentation.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, transportation laws, and company policies.
Analyze logistics performance metrics and suggest process improvements.
Handle emergency transportation adjustments and escalation management.
Plan in- or/and outbound transport taking into account transport regulation;
Combine orders to achieve efficient transportation.
Manage unforeseen incidents in the transportation planning process.
Other Tasks
Route optimization
Vendor performance tracking
Transportation MIS dashboard
Fleet utilization
Delivery turnaround time reduction initiative.
GPS tracking and shipment visibility
Cost-saving analysis for transportation operations.
Process standardization for dispatch and documentation workflows.
Working Conditions
Flexible working hours based on operational requirements.
Saturday working applicable.
Ability to coordinate during peak shipment periods and urgent dispatch requirements.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
Professional development opportunities
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.