Senior Transport Planner | Hybrid Role & Route Optimization

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a senior Transport Planner to design and optimize national transport networks from Welkom, blending in-office collaboration with remote work. You will drive cost-effective routes, analyze data, and oversee policy improvements while coordinating with logistics teams.

The role requires 5+ years in transport planning, strong negotiation and software skills, and a deep understanding of SA regulations. A hybrid arrangement supports collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in transport planning, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in route optimization and network design.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Proficiency in transport planning software (e.g., PTV Vissim, OptimoRoute) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent understanding of South African transportation regulations and logistics landscape.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities in Welkom, Free State.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and optimize transport routes and schedules for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with dispatch and operations teams to manage daily transport activities.
• Use transport planning software and data analytics to forecast capacity and identify bottlenecks.
• Evaluate and improve current transport policies and procedures.
• Negotiate with transport providers and manage relationships for competitive rates.
• Monitor KPIs for transport efficiency, costs, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Prepare regular reports on transport operations, costs, and performance for management.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new transport initiatives and network changes.
• Coordinate with other departments to align transport planning with business objectives.

Skills

Transport planning

Route optimization

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related quantitative field

Tools

PTV Vissim

OptimoRoute

Advanced Excel

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a senior Transport Planner to design and optimize national transport networks from Welkom, blending in-office collaboration with remote work. You will drive cost-effective routes, analyze data, and oversee policy improvements while coordinating with logistics teams.

The role requires 5+ years in transport planning, strong negotiation and software skills, and a deep understanding of SA regulations. A hybrid arrangement supports collaboration across departments.