Transport Planner - Regional Distribution Network

Placements24; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Exposure to TMS

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent logistics and distribution company in Randburg, Gauteng to hire a skilled Transport Planner. You will design daily transport schedules, optimize routes, manage fleet assignments, and collaborate with warehousing, drivers and cross‑functional teams to meet delivery targets.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities and experience with transport planning software or TMS, with the ability to analyze data for cost savings and service improvements while

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning or logistics coordination.
• Strong understanding of route optimization and fleet management.
• Proficiency with planning software (e.g., route optimization tools, TMS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Clear communication across departments.
• Knowledge of Randburg, Gauteng regional networks is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimized daily transport plans for regional network.
• Create efficient routes considering delivery windows and vehicle capacity.
• Schedule and coordinate vehicle and driver assignments.
• Monitor operations and adjust plans to address delays.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams, fleet managers and drivers.
• Analyze transport data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and policies.
• Manage relationships with third-party transport providers.
• Prepare reports on KPIs like on-time delivery and fuel usage.
• Contribute to long-term network planning and strategy.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation.

Skills

Transport planning

Route optimization

Fleet management

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Tools

Transport planning software

TMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant logistics and distribution company, is seeking a skilled and analytical Transport Planner to join their team in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is central to optimizing the company's regional distribution network, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods. You will be responsible for planning daily transport schedules, optimizing routes, managing fleet resources, and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet delivery targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of transport logistics, and proficiency with planning software. You will play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining high service levels for our clients. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital function within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimized daily transport plans for the regional distribution network.
• Utilize transport planning software to create efficient routes, considering factors such as delivery windows, vehicle capacity, and traffic patterns.
• Schedule and coordinate vehicle and driver assignments to meet operational demands.
• Monitor ongoing transport operations, making necessary adjustments to plans to address unforeseen issues or delays.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams, fleet managers, and drivers to ensure seamless execution of transport plans.
• Analyze transport data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings and service improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations and company policies.
• Manage relationships with third-party transport providers when necessary.
• Prepare reports on transport performance, including KPIs related to on-time delivery, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Contribute to long-term network planning and strategy development.
• Respond to transport-related inquiries and resolve operational challenges proactively.
• Maintain accurate records of all transport activities and documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of transport operations, route optimization, and fleet management.
• Proficiency with transport planning software (e.g., route optimization tools, TMS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Randburg, Gauteng region and surrounding transport networks.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training in logistics planning.
• Exposure to advanced transport management systems and methodologies.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Potential for career growth within the company's expanding network.