Hybrid Delivery Route Optimizer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 216,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive hourly rate

Health and wellness benefits

Training and skills development

Job summary

Placements24 invites a meticulous Delivery Route Planner to join our client’s operations team in Nelspruit. In this hybrid role, you will design efficient delivery routes, balance distance, traffic, windows and vehicle capacity to boost operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You will plan daily routes, analyze traffic patterns, and adjust plans in real time while collaborating with dispatch and drivers. A strong ability to work independently and within a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in route planning, logistics or dispatch.
• Proficiency with routing software such as Route4Me or OptimoRoute.
• Strong knowledge of the Nelspruit area and surrounding regions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize daily delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles using routing software.
• Analyze traffic patterns, delivery times, and locations to create efficient schedules.
• Adjust routes dynamically based on real-time changes (traffic, orders).
• Collaborate with dispatch and drivers to ensure smooth execution of plans.
• Track delivery performance and identify route improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of all planned routes and data.

Skills

Route planning

Logistics

Dispatch coordination

Route optimization software

Geographical knowledge (Nelspruit area

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Route4Me

OptimoRoute

Job description

Placements24 invites a meticulous Delivery Route Planner to join our client’s operations team in Nelspruit. In this hybrid role, you will design efficient delivery routes, balance distance, traffic, windows and vehicle capacity to boost operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You will plan daily routes, analyze traffic patterns, and adjust plans in real time while collaborating with dispatch and drivers. A strong ability to work independently and within a team is essential.