Remote Transport Planner & Route Optimizer

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Remote-friendly

Cutting-edge optimization tech

Professional development

Cost savings impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Remote Transport Planner & Route Optimizer to join our client’s logistics team. This fully remote role focuses on designing efficient transportation routes using advanced software, driving cost reductions and delivery performance across international regions.

The ideal candidate will leverage data analysis, mathematical modeling, and GIS insights to optimize routing, communicate effectively with remote teams, and ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning and route optimization
• Strong data-analysis skills and ability to interpret complex datasets
• Familiarity with GIS tools and mapping software is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teams
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, OR/Geography or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily deliveries using advanced route optimization software
• Analyze transport data to identify optimal routes and opportunities for savings
• Develop strategies to minimize mileage, fuel use, and delivery times
• Coordinate with dispatch and fleet managers for real-time route adjustments
• Prepare reports on route efficiency, cost savings, and performance metrics
• Identify risks and create contingency plans for proposed routes
• Stay updated on routing technology and logistics software
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and delivery commitments
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement in transportation planning
• Communicate decisions and impacts to internal stakeholders

Skills

Route optimization

Transport planning

Data analysis

GIS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / OR / Geography

Tools

Route4Me

OptimoRoute

GIS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking logistics and supply chain management company, is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Remote Transport Planner & Route Optimizer to join their team. This is a crucial fully remote position that involves leveraging advanced software and data analysis to design the most efficient and cost-effective transportation routes for their extensive network. You will play a key role in enhancing delivery performance, reducing operational expenses, and improving customer satisfaction across various regions, including those supporting Randburg, Gauteng, ZA. The ideal candidate possesses a strong aptitude for mathematical modeling, spatial analysis, and logistics optimization, coupled with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with remote teams and stakeholders. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and profitability of our client's transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize sophisticated route optimization software to plan and schedule daily deliveries for a large fleet.
• Analyze transportation data, including traffic patterns, delivery times, fuel costs, and vehicle capacity, to identify optimal routes.
• Develop strategies to minimize mileage, reduce fuel consumption, and decrease delivery times.
• Collaborate with dispatch teams and fleet managers to implement and adjust route plans based on real-time conditions and operational needs.
• Prepare detailed reports on route efficiency, cost savings, and performance metrics for management review.
• Identify potential challenges and risks associated with proposed routes and develop contingency plans.
• Stay informed about advancements in route optimization technology and logistics software.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant transportation regulations and delivery time commitments.
• Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement in transportation planning and execution.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding route planning decisions and operational impacts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport planning, route optimization, logistics analysis, or a related field, with a focus on remote work environments.
• Proficiency in using advanced route optimization software (e.g., Route4Me, OptimoRoute, or similar).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent understanding of logistics principles, supply chain dynamics, and transportation modes.
• Proficiency with mapping software and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing logistical challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Geography, or a related field is preferred.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace conducive to focused work for this remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Full-time employment with a dynamic and innovative logistics company.
• Flexible remote working arrangement, offering significant work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge optimization technology.
• Professional development and learning opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
• Contribute to significant cost savings and efficiency gains for the company supporting regions like Randburg, Gauteng, ZA.