Senior Transport Planner

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A.

Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for a Senior Transport Planner for our office in Rotterdam.

What’s in it for you?

Step into a high-impact role at a global, fast-paced company. You’ll shape the future of international logistics, working cross-functionally across regions and functions. This is a career-defining opportunity for those looking to leave their mark, drive tangible improvements, and gain international exposure. If you're passionate about agile operations, sustainability, and making a real-world difference, this role was made for you.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Transport Planner in our Global Logistics team, you’ll be at the heart of Karo’s international operations. You’ll take ownership of a complex, fast-moving transport network that spans air, sea, and land – helping to ensure that our products reach customers on time, efficiently, and sustainably.

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of global shipments across air, ocean, and road
• Ensure compliance with international transport regulations (e.g., ADR, IATA, IMDG), particularly for pharma and partially regulated goods
• Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Service, Supply Planning, QA) and external partners (3PLs, CMOs, freight forwarders, carriers)
• Manage direct communications with B2B customers, ensuring clarity, delivery confidence, and quick resolution of logistics queries
• Analyze transport performance data to reduce costs and improve CO₂ emissions across our logistics network
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through KPI development and tracking
• Support tenders and carrier selection aligned with our strategy and sustainability targets
• Stay sharp on global logistics trends, compliance updates, and green logistics innovations

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field (Master’s is a plus)
• 7+ years of international transport/logistics experience, ideally in pharma, FMCG, or other fast-paced sectors
• Deep knowledge of INCOTERMS, FTAs, and handling temperature-sensitive or partially dangerous goods
• Proven results in optimizing costs and lowering environmental impact in transport
• Advanced ERP and Excel skills; data-driven decision making is second nature
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across global teams
• Confident in problem-solving, with a sharp eye for opportunities and improvements
• Fluent in English; other languages are an advantage

• Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
• Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
• Flexible schedule and life work balance
• Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
• Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team
• Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong value

Karo Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.