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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced and motivated Freight Planner to join our team and help ensure efficient and timely planning of freight transport. The Freight Planner is responsible for developing transport routes, allocating cargo, preparing documentation, and communicating with clients, carriers, and warehouse staff. This role requires high accuracy, the ability to work in a dynamic environment, and excellent organizational skills. Your main tasks will be to analyze customer needs, select the most suitable transport solutions, optimize routes, monitor cargo movement, and resolve arising issues. You will work with various IT systems, process large volumes of information, and be able to make quick decisions. We expect you to have an understanding of logistics processes, the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders, and a desire to improve company operations. We offer a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a friendly working environment. If you have experience in logistics or transport planning and want to develop your skills in an international company, we invite you to apply for this position.
Responsibilities
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- Develop optimal transport routes
- Prepare necessary documentation
- Communicate with clients and carriers
- Monitor cargo movement and status
- Resolve operational issues during transport
- Analyze and optimize logistics processes
- Coordinate work with warehouse and other departments
- Use IT systems for data processing
- Ensure compliance with regulations
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Experience in logistics or transport planning
- High sense of responsibility and accuracy
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work under stress
- Good computer skills (MS Office, logistics software)
- Good Latvian and English language skills
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Understanding of transport and customs regulations
- Analytical thinking
- Higher education in logistics or a related field is preferred
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience in freight planning?
- Which IT systems have you used at work?
- How do you handle unforeseen situations during transport?
- What are your strengths in this position?
- Do you have experience with international transport?
- How do you ensure accuracy and timeliness?
- Which languages do you speak at a conversational level?
- Have you worked in a team with other logistics specialists?
- How do you optimize routes and costs?
- What are your expectations from the employer?
