Hybrid Logistics Coordinator: Route Optimization & Delivery

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career development

Access to advanced logistics tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Logistics Coordinator & Delivery Specialist to join our growing e-commerce fulfillment operations in Gauteng, with hybrid work options between on-site dispatch and remote coordination.

You will optimize delivery routes, coordinate drivers, and maintain clear communication between the dispatch center and customers, ultimately improving delivery times and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of delivery operations and route optimization principles.
• Proficiency in logistics software and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of Tembisa/Gauteng roads is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SCM or related field preferred.
• Experience managing remote or hybrid teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule daily delivery operations with efficient routing and timely deliveries in Tembisa, Gauteng.
• Communicate with delivery drivers, providing clear instructions and support.
• Monitor real-time delivery progress and address delays or issues.
• Liaise with customers to confirm delivery details and provide updates.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, driver performance, and inventory movements.
• Analyze delivery data to identify trends and improve operations.
• Collaborate with warehouse and dispatch teams for smooth order fulfillment.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
• Optimize routes using software to reduce fuel use and delivery times.
• Contribute to new logistical strategies and tech implementations.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Delivery operations

Route optimization

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or SCM

Tools

Logistics software

MS Excel

Dispatch software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Logistics Coordinator & Delivery Specialist to join our growing e-commerce fulfillment operations in Gauteng, with hybrid work options between on-site dispatch and remote coordination.

You will optimize delivery routes, coordinate drivers, and maintain clear communication between the dispatch center and customers, ultimately improving delivery times and customer satisfaction.