Remote Delivery Route Optimization Specialist

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Home office internet allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Delivery Route Planner to design and optimize daily delivery routes for a UK fleet using RouteXL and Google Maps. This fully remote role combines analytical work with practical execution to improve efficiency and timeliness.

You will collaborate with dispatch teams and drivers, analyze performance data, and develop contingency plans to address delays or disruptions while maintaining clear records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in route planning, logistics coordination, or transportation management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Understanding of transportation principles and logistics challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize daily delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles, considering distance, traffic, delivery windows, and capacity.
• Utilize route optimization software and mapping tools to create efficient route plans.
• Collaborate remotely with dispatchers and drivers to communicate route information and provide real-time updates.
• Analyze delivery performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop contingency plans to address disruptions such as delays or vehicle breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate records of planned routes, schedules, and metrics.

Skills

Route planning

Logistics coordination

Transportation management

Route optimization software

Mapping tools

Analytical thinking

Communication (remote)

Tools

RouteXL

OptimoRoute

Google Maps

Waze

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Delivery Route Planner to design and optimize daily delivery routes for a UK fleet using RouteXL and Google Maps. This fully remote role combines analytical work with practical execution to improve efficiency and timeliness.

You will collaborate with dispatch teams and drivers, analyze performance data, and develop contingency plans to address delays or disruptions while maintaining clear records.