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Kuehne+Nagel Team Leader Dispatching - Road Logistics in Kampenhout, Belgium
It's more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
For our Road Logistics division in Belgium, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Team Leader Dispatching to oversee and coordinate the daily activities of our dispatch team. In this role, you ensure that all FTL and LTL shipments are executed smoothly, efficiently, and in full alignment with operational standards. By optimizing planning processes, selecting the right subcontractors, and fostering a high‑performing team, you directly strengthen our operational performance and help deliver the high service quality our customers rely on.
How you create impact
Lead and develop a team of Transport Planners, including target setting, coaching, and performance reviews
Ensure balanced workload distribution and assign responsibilities based on individual strengths
Act as the first point of contact for escalations and provide expert guidance to your team
Supervise daily transport planning and ensure high-quality operational execution
Identify trends through defined KPIs and initiate improvement actions
Optimize operational and administrative processes and drive continuous improvement projects
What we would like you to bring
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional experience
Proven experience in logistics, ideally in road freight and transport planning
Demonstrated leadership experience in an operational environment
Hands‑on mentality, strong problem‑solving skills, and a flexible mindset
High IT affinity with the ability to navigate multiple systems and tools
Strong communication skills in Dutch, English, and French; any additional language is an asset
What's in it for you
Kuehne+Nagel offers a wide range of attractive employee benefits designed to support your well‑being, development, and long-term career growth.
Competitive salary, commuting allowance, and holiday allowance
27 vacation days
Meal vouchers
Hospitalisation insurance
Group insurance
Development opportunities via our internal learning platform
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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