Duncan Hutchison
Kaatsheuvel,Netherlands
Summary
Logistics expert with a solid background in transport planning and logistical coordination, particularly in road freight and multi-stop routing. Adept at managing carrier coordination, customs documentation, and warehouse operations to ensure effective distribution and shipment tracking. Highly skilled in MS Office, pricing, quotations, and cross-border compliance, with a track record of making sound decisions under stress. Focused on contributing to team success and improving customer communication in logistics settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Planner & Coordinator – Eastern European Distribution
Verhoek Europe B.V.
Hattemerbroek, Gelderland
04.2021 - 04.2026
- Plan and coordinate approximately 30 specialized shipments per week, typically with 10–15 deliveries per shipment
- Manage day-to-day distribution operations across 8 loading warehouses, ensuring smooth execution and on-time departures
- Coordinate deliveries to a wide range of destinations across Europe, the UK, Norway, and Switzerland
- Handle sales, pricing, and quotation preparation for European transport movements
- Track shipments and provide proactive updates to customers, carriers, and warehouse teams
- Solve complex operational issues including last-minute routing changes, delays, carrier shortages, and documentation corrections
- Coordinate customs processes, ferry bookings, and cross-border documentation where required
- Ensure full compliance with transport regulations and country-specific legal documentation requirements
- Select the correct transport solution depending on cargo type and service level requirements (delicate, high-value, time-critical, dangerous goods awareness)
- Prepare, manage, and verify all transport documentation to prevent delays and penalties
- Key countries handled: Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Norway
Freight Forwarder
Acropol Sp. z o.o.
Kalisz, Poland
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Organised and managed international freight transport throughout Europe
- Coordinated carriers, customers, customs requirements, and documentation for cross-border shipments
- Managed shipment tracking and maintained clear client communication throughout the delivery cycle
- Solved urgent and high-pressure transport issues for demanding customers
- Ensured compliance with EU transport regulations and country-specific documentation rules
Freight Forwarder
Grupa Gros TSL Sp. z o.o.
Kalisz, Poland
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported daily European freight forwarding operations
- Coordinated transport documentation and communication with carriers and customers
Order Picker
Norbert Dentressangle (XPO Supply Chain)
Tilburg, Netherlands
01.2013 - 02.2014
Chef de Partie / Store Manager
Jamie’s Italian
Cheltenham
09.2009 - 08.2012
Education
Tewkesbury 6th Form
09.2006 - 09.2008
Gloucestershire College
09.2008 - 09.2009
Skills
- Transport Planning
- Coordination
- Road Freight (FTL/LTL)
- Carrier Coordination
- Customs Documentation
- Warehouse Operations
- MS Office
- Distribution
- Multi-Stop Routing
- Shipment Tracking
- Pricing & Quotations
- Cross-Border Compliance
- Customer Communication
- Resourceful decision-making
- budgeting acumen
- Resilience under stress
- Team orientated
- Logistical coordination
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) | Driving Licence B
Languages
English (Fluent)
Polish (Conversational)
Affiliations
- Travelling, Gaming, Cooking
Timeline
Planner & Coordinator – Eastern European Distribution
Verhoek Europe B.V.
04.2021 - 04.2026
Freight Forwarder
Acropol Sp. z o.o.
06.2017 - 02.2021
Freight Forwarder
Grupa Gros TSL Sp. z o.o.
06.2016 - 06.2017
Order Picker
Norbert Dentressangle (XPO Supply Chain)
01.2013 - 02.2014
Chef de Partie / Store Manager
Jamie’s Italian
09.2009 - 08.2012
Gloucestershire College
09.2008 - 09.2009
Tewkesbury 6th Form
09.2006 - 09.2008