The ILX Transport Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing transport activities across the European DENSO network to ensure stable and efficient logistics operations.The position works closely with manufacturing companies, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to maintain and improve transport quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.Through KPI management, issue resolution, continuous improvement, and network optimisation, this role contributes to the stable operation and increased efficiency of the European transport network.
Main Responsibilities1. Transport Planning and ExecutionDevelop and manage daily and weekly transport plans across the European logistics network.Optimise transport plans based on demand and operating conditions, and secure the required capacity to ensure stable supply.2. Transport Network CoordinationCoordinate with DENSO companies, logistics partners, and internal departments to ensure smooth operation of the transport network.Align transport schedules, capacity, and delivery requirements, and promote effective cooperation between stakeholders.3. Transport Issue Management and Problem SolvingManage transport delays, capacity shortages, and supply risks, and drive timely resolution with relevant stakeholders.Improve transport quality through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and recurrence prevention, and escalate significant risks when required.4. Performance and KPI ManagementAnalyse transport KPIs, service quality, costs, and operational performance to identify issues and improvement opportunities.Drive continuous performance improvement with stakeholders through KPI reviews and reporting.5. Logistics Partner ManagementManage the performance of freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics service providers, including compliance with agreed service conditions.Work with logistics partners to improve service quality, transport capacity, and performance, ensuring stable logistics services and ongoing capability development.6. Cost Management and Network OptimisationAnalyse transport costs and logistics efficiency to identify improvement opportunities across the network.Optimise logistics costs and service levels by improving load utilisation and routes, and reviewing transport frequency and transport modes.7. Continuous Improvement and StandardisationDrive improvements in transport planning, issue management, and KPI management processes.Use data analysis, standardisation, and automation to improve overall network efficiency and confirm the effectiveness of improvement actions.
