Hybrid Logistics Ops—Optimize Routes & Costs

Placements24

Durban

Hybrid

ZAR 300,000 - 520,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives
Hybrid work model
Health & wellness benefits
Growth & training opportunities
Dynamic, supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Operations Specialist to enhance transportation and supply chain efficiency in Durban. The role is hybrid, coordinating shipments and managing carrier relationships while optimizing processes and ensuring timely deliveries.

The successful candidate will work with on-site and remote teams, bring strong problem-solving skills, and adapt to a dynamic operational environment to maintain cost-effectiveness and smooth information flow.

Qualifications

  • Experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation operations.
  • Familiarity with TMS and WMS.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in both remote and office settings.
  • Problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Manage relationships with logistics providers, negotiating contracts and monitoring performance.
  • Optimize transportation routes and methods to reduce costs and delivery times.
  • Maintain accurate records of shipments, inventory, and logistics documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to transportation, warehousing, or delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and plan resource allocation.

Skills

Logistics operations
TMS/WMS familiarity
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Remote work
Problem solving

Tools

TMS
WMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Operations Specialist to enhance transportation and supply chain efficiency in Durban. The role is hybrid, coordinating shipments and managing carrier relationships while optimizing processes and ensuring timely deliveries.

The successful candidate will work with on-site and remote teams, bring strong problem-solving skills, and adapt to a dynamic operational environment to maintain cost-effectiveness and smooth information flow.

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