Head of Transport and Planning

This is King of Reach by B&S

The division for this role acts a one-stop distribution partner for the world’s leading confectionery and beverage brands and suppliers. We connect these top brands with retailers through sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships, expanding product reach across the diverse channels.

The focus is on non-food retail, independent retailers and traditional retail in European markets and beyond. As part of the B&S Group and powered by our KingofReach.com platform, we are on a journey of fast growth and innovation in the FMCG sector.

Join our ambitious and diverse team at our location in Dordrecht and contribute in shaping the future of food and beverage retail distribution while advancing your career in a dynamic, rapidly growing company full of fun and excitement!

Do you have a strong network in road transport, leadership experience in logistics, and the ambition to make processes smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable? Then you might be the strategic and operational force we’re looking for.

Reach your full potential as Head of Transport and Planning

In this role, you will shape our transport strategy and manage daily operations within a dynamic FMCG environment. You’ll lead a team of 7 colleagues (Dutch and English speaking) and be responsible for the entire road transport network, both national and international.

You’ll ensure efficient planning and maintain an optimal balance between inbound and outbound flows. You effectively distribute the workload and make the best use of available capacity. You will work daily with a broad customer portfolio, transport carriers, and internal departments. With your vision and leadership, you will continuously improve processes and work toward building a scalable and sustainable transport organization.

Thanks to your experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and your affinity for digitalization, you’ll contribute to optimizing and future-proofing our transport processes. At the same time, you’ll be able to engage with partners across the supply chain at a strategic level and elevate your team to a higher professional standard.

Your day-to-day activities

• Lead national and international transport operations and ensure efficient goods flows.
• Optimize routes, processes, and costs while maintaining service quality and focusing on sustainability (such as CO₂ reduction).
• Translate transport data into concrete improvement actions and performance reports.
• Contribute to the implementation and further development of a TMS and digital planning systems.
• Manage, coach, and develop the team, ensuring effective collaboration with customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.

This is you
You are a solution-oriented and communicative professional with a solid logistics foundation and a clear vision. You’re hands-on when needed, but also capable of providing strategic direction. You approach challenges creatively and work with flexibility and focus.

You:

• Have at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role within road transport or logistics.
• Operate at a higher professional education (HBO) level.
• Have an active network in national and international road transport.
• Have experience in team development and performance coaching.
• Understand (inter)national laws and regulations related to transport and export.
• Have demonstrable involvement in TMS implementation or optimization.
• Possess strong skills in planning, data analysis, and process improvement.
• Are proficient in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Have an affinity for sustainability in logistics processes.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing and promising division.
• An entrepreneurial and energetic company culture where your ideas are valued.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal development and to grow with the business.
• A good salary in line with your experience, plus a yearly fixed Christmas bonus and a performance-dependent bonus.
• 25 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days.
• A pension scheme where 2/3 of the pension costs are covered by us.
• The opportunity to take courses relevant to your growth ambitions and role.
• A coaching program focused on your mental health (non-binding).
• Participation in group insurance plans, such as disability and survivor’s insurance.
• Free access to our company gym.
• A bicycle plan with a substantial discount.