Hybrid Logistics Planner: Optimize Routes and Inventory

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Logistics Planner to optimize the logistics network, covering transportation, warehousing and inventory management. You will analyze supply chain data, identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to improve delivery times and reduce expenses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field, at least four years in logistics planning, and proficiency with logistics planning software and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in logistics planning, network optimization, or supply chain analysis.
• Experience in analyzing and optimizing transportation and warehousing operations.
• Proficiency in logistics planning software and advanced Excel.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze logistics network performance and identify inefficiencies in Randburg, Gauteng.
• Develop strategies to optimize routes, carrier selection, and load consolidation.
• Monitor inventory across distribution centers to minimize holding costs.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, operations and external partners to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Forecast demand and plan resources using planning software and Excel.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain and implement initiatives to reduce expenses.
• Track KPIs related to transportation, warehousing and inventory; report trends.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.
• Contribute to strategic projects to enhance logistics efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Logistics planning software

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Logistics Planner to optimize the logistics network, covering transportation, warehousing and inventory management. You will analyze supply chain data, identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to improve delivery times and reduce expenses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field, at least four years in logistics planning, and proficiency with logistics planning software and advanced Excel.