Remote Transport Planner

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Fully remote

State-of-the-art tools

Health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Remote Transport Planner to join a national logistics team. This fully remote role focuses on designing and optimizing transportation routes and schedules to ensure cost-effective delivery across South Africa.

You will leverage advanced planning software and data analysis to improve performance, coordinate with dispatch and fleet teams, and report on transportation metrics. A strong background in transport planning and TMS is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Transport Planning or a similar logistics role.
• Proficiency with transport management systems (TMS) and route optimization software.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent understanding of logistics principles and South African transportation networks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimal transportation routes and schedules considering delivery time windows, vehicle capacity, and traffic conditions.
• Utilize transport planning software and data analytics to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams and fleet managers to ensure seamless execution of planned routes.
• Monitor real-time transport operations, making necessary adjustments to schedules to address unforeseen issues.
• Analyze transportation performance data and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations.

Skills

Transport planning

Data analysis

Route optimization

Remote work

Analytical mindset

Tools

TMS software

Route optimization software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Remote Transport Planner to join their national logistics team. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing transportation routes and schedules to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods across South Africa. You will leverage advanced planning software and data analysis to improve operational performance and meet client demands. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced planner who thrives on solving complex logistical puzzles and desires the flexibility of a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop optimal transportation routes and schedules considering factors such as delivery time windows, vehicle capacity, and traffic conditions.
• Utilize transport planning software and data analytics to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams and fleet managers to ensure seamless execution of planned routes.
• Monitor real-time transport operations, making necessary adjustments to schedules to address unforeseen issues.
• Analyze transportation performance data and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Transport Planning or a similar logistics role.
• Proficiency with transport management systems (TMS) and route optimization software.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent understanding of logistics principles and South African transportation networks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant work-life balance.
• Access to state-of-the-art logistics planning tools and technologies.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth within a leading logistics company.