Transport Planner

Job summary

At NHV, we keep aviation moving! As a Transport Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that critical aircraft parts and supplies reach their destinations—on time and efficiently.

You’ll coordinate, monitor, and optimize transport activities (including customs clearance) across our network, balancing operational urgency with cost-efficiency. This is a fast-paced role where your decisions directly support flight operations and safety.

You report to the Transport Coordinator.

Occasional travel to other NHV bases may be required.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate transport activities in the most efficient and cost-effective way
• Monitor shipments end-to-end, ensuring timely pickup and delivery
• Register and track transports in our ERP system
• Collaborate with engineers and planners to challenge and optimize delivery timelines
• Consolidate shipments where possible to reduce costs
• Manage urgent/AOG shipments, including obtaining stakeholder approval
• Handle dangerous goods shipments (via FedEx or other platforms)
• Resolve transport-related issues, including delivery delays and invoice discrepancies
• Continuously look for improvements to reduce cost and enhance logistics processes
• Work in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Comply with all Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies and procedures and take personal responsibility for protecting company information and assets.

What you bring

• Experience in a transport, logistics or supply chain environment is a plus but not essential
• Knowledge of customs processes (UK) is a plus
• Experience in aviation is an advantage
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• A proactive problem-solver with attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong coordination abilities
• Comfortable with IT systems (ERP or aviation tools are a plus)
• Fluent in English (professional level required)
• Knowledge of IATA Dangerous Goods regulations is an asset
• Take initiative and ownership and you’re a problem solver
• Work well in a team and communicate clearly
• Thrive in a dynamic, operational environment
• Have a cost-conscious mindset
• Are reliable, accurate, adaptable, and eager to learn

What we offer

Join the Thrilling World of Aviation !
Step into an exciting career in an international helicopter services company that combines a youthful spirit with over 25 years of industry expertise.

When you join our team, you can count on a permanent (indefinite) contract and a competitive salary package. Our benefits include:

• Meal vouchers
• Group and hospitalisation insurance
• Commuting reimbursement or bike allowance
• Eco cheques and gift vouchers
• Access to the Benefits@Work platform on which you can find exclusive employee discounts and offers
• Company phone and laptop
• Work from home possibility
• Vacation days: 4 legal vacation weeks, 2 additional (extralegal) leave weeks, and 10 public holiday

Life at the Office
We believe in creating a positive and engaging work environment. Our in-house festivity committee keeps morale high with regular activities such as team quizzes, padel tournaments, "Break the Week" sessions, and winter BBQs.

Ready to play a key role in ensuring critical aircraft parts and supplies reach their destinations? Join NHV as our Transport Planner!