Team Leader Dispatching - Road Logistics

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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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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