Remote Driver Coordinator

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Modern dispatch & tracking tech

Professional development in logistics

Supportive remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Driver Coordinator to manage delivery personnel from a home-based setting. You will oversee a team of drivers, plan routes, manage schedules, and be the primary contact for operational queries.

You will monitor fleet activities with real-time tracking software, troubleshoot issues, and keep accurate records. This role rewards proactive problem-solving and strong interpersonal communication in a flexible, fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in driver coordination, dispatch, or logistics management.
• Proficiency with dispatch software, GPS tracking, and remote communication tools.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule daily routes for a team of drivers, ensuring maximum efficiency and adherence to delivery timelines.
• Monitor driver activities, vehicle status, and delivery progress using real-time tracking software.
• Serve as the main point of contact for drivers, providing support, addressing concerns, and disseminating important information.
• Proactively identify and resolve logistical challenges, such as delays, route changes, or vehicle issues.
• Maintain accurate records of driver performance, delivery statistics, and operational data.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure seamless logistics operations.

Skills

Driver coordination

Dispatch/logistics management

Organizational & multitasking

Problem-solving under pressure

Independent remote work

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS tracking

Remote communication tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and communicative Remote Driver Coordinator to manage their delivery personnel and operations from a home-based setting. This pivotal role involves overseeing a team of drivers, ensuring efficient route planning, managing schedules, and acting as the primary point of contact for operational queries. You will leverage technology to monitor fleet activities, troubleshoot issues in real-time, and maintain high standards of service delivery across the Eastern Cape . This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule daily routes for a team of drivers, ensuring maximum efficiency and adherence to delivery timelines.
• Monitor driver activities, vehicle status, and delivery progress using real-time tracking software.
• Serve as the main point of contact for drivers, providing support, addressing concerns, and disseminating important information.
• Proactively identify and resolve logistical challenges, such as delays, route changes, or vehicle issues.
• Maintain accurate records of driver performance, delivery statistics, and operational data.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure seamless logistics operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in driver coordination, dispatch, or logistics management.
• Proficiency with dispatch software, GPS tracking, and remote communication tools.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Access to modern dispatch and tracking technology.
• Opportunities for professional development in logistics operations.
• A supportive remote team culture focused on collaboration and efficiency.