Planning Specialist for Containers (m/f/d)

Job description

What will be your responsibilities?: What do we expect from you? - Plan container requirements based on customer forecasts and operational demand to ensure sufficient availability for rail shipments - Coordinate container supply with external container providers to ensure continuous operational readiness - Monitor container availability and movements in the Yard Management System (YMS) - Translate customer shipping plans into operational instructions for warehouse and yard operations - Coordinate container loading activities with warehouse teams to meet rail transport schedules - Ensure containers are prepared, available, and ready for loading within required time windows - Monitor operational progress and identify risks that may impact container flow or train departures - Communicate planning updates and container requirements across internal and external stakeholders - Support coordination between planning, warehouse operations, and transport partners - Monitor KPIs such as container utilization, dwell time, and stock levels - Identify deviations and escalate operational risks to the MP&L Manager - Adjust container planning based on forecast changes and operational requirements -...