Remote Route Planner - Logistics Optimization

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 15,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Remote-first team

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Route Planner for a fully remote role supporting operations across South Africa, with emphasis on the Kimberley, Northern Cape region. You will design and refine delivery plans to maximize timeliness while minimizing mileage, using advanced route planning software.

In this remote-first position, you will collaborate with dispatch teams and drivers, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify cost-saving opportunities through smarter routing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Route Planner, Dispatcher, or Logistics Coordinator.
• Proficiency with advanced route planning software and mapping tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret geographical data and transportation metrics.
• Reliable internet and dedicated home office; autonomous work style.
• Understanding of SA road networks and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize delivery routes using advanced software.
• Analyze data and traffic patterns to create efficient schedules.
• Collaborate remotely with dispatch teams and drivers.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and driving hours.
• Identify opportunities to reduce fuel use and costs.
• Maintain records of routes, sequences, and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot route issues in a remote setting.
• Provide route insights to internal stakeholders.
• Stay updated on routing tech trends.
• Contribute to routing strategy improvements.

Skills

Route optimization

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma/Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Route planning software

Mapping tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking logistics company, is seeking a skilled Route Planner to join their remote operations team, based anywhere in South Africa but supporting operations nationally, with a focus on the Kimberley, Northern Cape region's logistics network. This fully remote position is instrumental in optimizing delivery routes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness. You will leverage sophisticated software and your analytical expertise to design and refine transportation plans, ensuring minimal mileage and maximum delivery success. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive individual who excels in problem-solving and thrives in a virtual work environment. Our client is committed to employing cutting-edge technology to redefine logistics planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and optimizing delivery routes using advanced route planning software (e.g., RouteXL, OptimoRoute, or similar).
• Analyzing delivery data, traffic patterns, and geographical constraints to create efficient schedules.
• Collaborating remotely with dispatch teams and drivers to implement and adjust routes in real-time.
• Ensuring compliance with all transportation regulations, driving hour limits, and delivery time windows.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce fuel consumption, mileage, and operational costs through strategic route planning.
• Maintaining accurate records of planned routes, delivery sequences, and associated performance metrics.
• Troubleshooting and resolving route-related issues proactively in a remote setting.
• Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders to provide route planning insights and recommendations.
• Staying updated on the latest trends and technologies in route optimization and logistics management.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's routing strategies and algorithms.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Route Planner, Dispatcher, or Logistics Coordinator with a strong focus on route optimization.
• Proficiency in using advanced route planning software and mapping tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex geographical data and transportation metrics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Must have a reliable internet connection, a dedicated home office space, and the ability to work autonomously.
• Understanding of South African road networks and transportation regulations.
• A diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Geography, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems is a plus.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers unparalleled flexibility and the comfort of working from home. Our client provides a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses tied to route efficiency improvements. Opportunities for professional development in advanced logistics technologies are abundant. You will be part of an innovative, remote-first team with a strong collaborative culture. Access to state-of-the-art routing software and ongoing training is provided. This role allows you to contribute directly to significant cost savings and operational enhancements.