Remote Logistics Planner: Optimize Routes & Costs

Placements24; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Professional development

Remote culture support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics Planning Specialist to optimize the flow of goods across a wide network. You will develop logistics plans, forecast demand, and manage routes to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery.

The role is fully remote, requiring a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office. You will collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations, and leverage planning software to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a logistics or business field and at least 5 years of logistics planning or transportation management experience.
• Proficiency with logistics planning software and ERP systems, plus advanced Excel skills, are essential.
• Strong analytical, communication, and remote-work capabilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive logistics and transportation plans to meet demands.
• Analyze costs, transit times, and carrier performance to identify optimization opportunities.
• Forecast demand and plan inventory levels using advanced planning tools.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations, plus external carriers and suppliers.
• Monitor shipments, address disruptions, and design contingency plans as needed.
• Prepare reports on logistics performance and provide improvement recommendations.
• Keep up with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in logistics.
• Manage relationships with 3PLs and monitor SLAs to ensure service quality.
• Contribute to strategic planning to enhance efficiency and resilience of the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Logistics software

Communication skills

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Advanced planning software

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics Planning Specialist to optimize the flow of goods across a wide network. You will develop logistics plans, forecast demand, and manage routes to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery.

The role is fully remote, requiring a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office. You will collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations, and leverage planning software to drive continuous improvement.