Order Fullfillment Transport Coordination - Automotive Business

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading companies. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new company created from the Automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.   

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion? 

We are now looking for a …

Order Fullfillment Transport Coordination  - Automotive Business

You will be responsible for planning and organizing all transport activities within SKF Logistics Services Belgium NV, serving as the central link between Warehouse Operations, Planning, the Hub, Customer Services, other SKF units, the Control Tower Transport, and external carriers. The role focuses on meeting productivity and service‑level KPIs while supporting Customer Services with transport issues or arranging shipments outside the central network, using solutions such as part loads, taxis, express deliveries, or returns. It also involves building market knowledge to establish clear guidelines for non‑standard transport options, helping Customer Services operate efficiently.

   
Key responsibilities

Planning & Coordination

• Prepare planning for road and ocean flows, considering:
  • existing and expected volumes
  • available transport capacity
  • WHS/HUB/WEC B1 activity planning
  • required customer service levels
• Perform all administrative tasks related to planning.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate planning information and any changes to:
  • transport companies
  • all internal operational departments of SKF Logistics Services Belgium NV
  • other SKF Logistics Services units
  • CTT
• Communicate special days, holidays and bridge days, as well as transport planning, to the WH Manager and Hub Supervisors.

Operational Decisions & Alternative Solutions

• Decide which shipments will not be transported in case of capacity issues and inform KAMs, Hub and WHS.
• Offer adapted and cost‑effective transport options to Customer Services and Business Development for specific orders, transport issues or capacity constraints (incl. administration and communication).

Monitoring, Reporting & Problem Solving

• Report late arrivals, departures and fill rates for DTS trucks and containers.
• Follow up, solve and communicate transport problems by:
  • responding to DERs after investigation
  • creating DERs for hubs/shippers
  • handling claims for air, ocean and hub‑related issues
• Check loading/unloading reports, analyze transport issues and take necessary action.
• Follow up and document transport‑related QEs.
• Perform CO₂ reporting for FTC, shuttles and taxis.

Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Set up new TMCs, trips and file routings in WASS and inform the SKF organization.
• Provide short- and long‑term solutions for issues related to WASS setup or planning.
• Maintain strong SAP knowledge and ensure proper application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or equivalent experience
• English required
• Knowledge of PC applications, logistics processes, transport market and legislation

• Good analytical and communication skills
• Customer‑oriented, with a customer‑first mindset focused on profitable growth

• Active learner: explores, analyzes and applies learning opportunities

You will enjoy working here if you are/have…

• Able to manage and coordinate transport planning, make operational decisions, and provide alternative solutions while handling monitoring, reporting and problem‑solving tasks.
• Clear and effective in communicating planning and operational updates with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in using WASS and SAP, attentive to compliance and legislation, and capable of driving continuous improvement in systems and processes.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF 

 
Some additional information 

This position will be located in Tongeren, Belgium.

This position involves working in alternating shifts, either from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with no possibility of remote work.

Please note that we can't accept applications via email. 
 

Is this you?  

If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than the 6th of March.  We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

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