Transport Planning Senior Specialist

At AB InBev, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world's most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois and Corona , and well-known favorites such as Samson , Leffe , and Hoegaarden . We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.

As a Transport Planning Specialist , you will be responsible for ensuring that containers with beer are loaded on time and without additional costs, delivered safely to the final destination, and according to the customer's specifications.

You will closely coordinate with the inventory deployment team regarding beer availability and stock freshness, warehouses, carriers, and the documentation team. Utilizing your planning and organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to handle stress will be essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

• Secure space on vessels by sending booking requests to carriers within defined deadlines.
• Follow up on ocean bookings and make necessary arrangements.
• Ensure data quality in the system.
• Drive continuous process improvement.
• Coordinate any ad-hoc issues and requests from your line manager.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide input on performance issues with carriers or loading sites.
• Offer visibility on the performance of external suppliers.
• Collaborate with the International Team of the Exporting Zone and the Global Team.
• Report key performance indicators (KPIs) and take actions to improve service quality.
• Act as a backup for the line manager when needed.

Qualifications and Technical Competencies Required:

Education & Experience:

• Graduate degree.
• Logistics Experience in an ideally FMCG Company for at least 1-2 years is a plus.
• Experience in Supply chain overall and in Logistics Transport or Warehousing is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ensure accuracy in analysis.
• General business sense and high level of service mindset.
• Detail oriented, results focused.
• Stress-resilient.
• Active team player.

Technical Competencies:

• Excellent Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• SAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Beginner level of Power BI, Power Query is a plus.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English.

What's in it for you:

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
• Competitive parental leave and pension contributions (2.5%)
• 25 days of vacation per year
• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall well-being (Accident, Health and Luggage insurance, discounted services like HP Market, Multisport Card, GS Pharmaceuticals, etc.)
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• Meal vouchers
• Global Bonus
• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregivers

Build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.

UNIQUE CULTURE

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company's long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.