DISTRIBUTION PLANNER / JUNIOR CONSULTANT

VSC Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

VSC Solutions in Johannesburg seeks a Distribution Planner / Junior Consultant to plan and track routes using leading planning software and update KPI reports. You will assist in strategic optimization, including fleet mix and network modelling, to deliver measurable benefits for clients.

Responsibilities include producing daily route reports, monthly KPI scorecards, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and collaborating with the SCP contract manager to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; 3 years’ experience within the distribution industry or a degree within Engineering or Logistics.
• Exposure to Microsoft and relevant programs.

Responsibilities

• To plan and track routes through the use of market leading planning and route adherence software.
• To update KPI’s and produce various reports in regard to routing and adherence.
• To assist in strategic optimization including fleet mix, service day, master route optimization and network modelling exercises.
• Produce daily reports using the software on actual route information.
• Produce monthly KPI reports and scorecards for customer workshops.
• Identify areas where additional cost can be saved.
• Ongoing liaison with the consultant and SCP contract manager regarding optimization initiatives.
• Fleet KPI reviews and daily/weekly/monthly vehicle reporting.

Skills

Supply Chain

Communication

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Education

B. Com (Logistics)

Road Transport Diploma

BSc Engineering

Job description

• Attention to detail.
• Collaborative decision-making.

CAREER INDEX

Distribution Planner / Junior Consultant

Posted on June 30, 2026

Strategic Business Unit: Operations

Job Title: Distribution Planner / Junior Consultant

Report to: Account Manager

Purpose Of Position

To plan and track routes through the use of market leading planning and route adherence software. To update Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and produce various reports in regard to routing and adherence. To assist in strategic optimization including fleet mix, service day, master route optimization and network modelling exercises.

Summary of key job outputs / Key performance areas (KPA’s)

To optimally plan on and maintain the system through daily feedback, location of new customers and NDD’s. Daily: These will be reviewed by the consultant when the weekly site audit is done. Produce daily reports using the software on actual route information. Daily: Shift report to be forwarded to the consultant and contract manager. Produce monthly report, KPI’s and scorecard. Monthly: These are forwarded to the consultant and SCP contract manager and discussed in customer workshops.

To identify areas where additional cost can be saved.

Ongoing: Liaise with the consultant and SCP contract manager in this regard.

Fleet Management: Review Fleet KPI’s. Daily /Weekly / Monthly.

Fleet Management: Monitoring of Vehicles reporting. Daily.

Strategic optimisation. Ad hoc consulting and assisting with strategic optimization initiatives.

Experience We’re Looking For

• The focus of this job is on achieving results that will create hard and soft benefits for the customer. Daily functions are initially for the most part repetitive, but new and creative ways should always be sought out in order to achieve additional benefits.
• Self-assurance and the confidence to purposely drive towards results while constantly problem‑solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential. The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals, clients and groups requires an outgoing, poised and persuasive communication style.
• While the job requires the ability to act independently, a sense of urgency and the confidence to handle challenges, a full commitment to the success of the business and high standards of achievement are expected in this position. The emphasis is on results, and effective systems that achieve results through and with people.

The job environment is mostly constant, but it is expected of individuals to always challenge the norm.

Desired Skills That Will Be Beneficial

SKILLS COMPETENCIES

• Supply Chain: A clear understanding of the Supply Chain either through study or experience.
• Communication: Clear and definite communication ability with regards to clients, drivers and superiors (written and verbal).
• Computer literacy: An intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word.
• Data analysis: Ability to manipulate and understand data.

Experience Required

As this is an entry level position either one of the following is required: 3 years’ experience within the distribution industry or a degree within Engineering or Logistics. Exposure and intermediate understanding of Microsoft and relevant programs.

Qualifications Required

• B. Com (Logistics), Road Transport Diploma, BSc Engineering.

Focus

• Results Focus.
• Idea generation, innovative and creative problem solving.
• Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results.
• Attention to detail.

Decision Making

• Problem solving orientation.
• Collaborative decision-making.
• Well thought out & planned decision making.

DELEGATION AND LEADERSHIP STYLE

Individual with a strong personality that are a team player. Working within a team focused on specific results.

Communication & Collaboration

• Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic, persuasive.
• Influences, stimulates others to action.
• Clear & defined communication both internally & externally.
• Collaboration focused on results.