Delivery Route Manager

Placements24; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

Health and wellness benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Delivery Route Manager to optimize delivery operations across the East London area and surrounding regions. You will design routes, supervise drivers, and ensure timely distribution while maintaining high customer service standards.

The role requires strong logistics expertise, leadership, and proficiency with route optimization software. You will analyze performance metrics, drive improvements, and collaborate with fleet maintenance and operations teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Proven experience in route planning, logistics, or transportation management.
• Strong understanding of delivery operations around East London.
• Excellent leadership and team management.
• Proficiency with route optimization software and delivery management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage efficient delivery routes for the East London operational area.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of delivery drivers, ensuring adherence to schedules and performance standards.
• Monitor delivery performance metrics, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure effective communication with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders regarding deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, driver performance, and route efficiency.
• Work with fleet maintenance to ensure vehicles are safe and operational for delivery routes.

Skills

Route planning

Logistics

Transportation mgmt

Leadership

Route optimization

Delivery management

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Route optimization software

Delivery management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Delivery Route Manager to optimize delivery operations and enhance efficiency within the East London area and surrounding regions. This role is crucial for managing delivery schedules, overseeing drivers, and ensuring the timely and accurate distribution of goods. You will be responsible for analyzing route performance, implementing improvements, and maintaining high standards of customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong logistical and management skills to contribute to a growing transport and logistics company in the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage efficient delivery routes for the East London operational area.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of delivery drivers, ensuring adherence to schedules and performance standards.
• Monitor delivery performance metrics, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure effective communication with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders regarding deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, driver performance, and route efficiency.
• Work with fleet maintenance to ensure vehicles are safe and operational for delivery routes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in route planning, logistics, or transportation management.
• Strong understanding of delivery operations and geographical areas around East London .
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in using route optimization software and delivery management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and a customer-centric approach.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Company-provided vehicle for work-related travel.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive team environment focused on operational excellence.