Hybrid Logistics Planner: Route Optimization & Cost Savings

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Logistics Planner to optimize transportation routes, manage carrier relationships and ensure efficient movement of goods in Rustenburg. The role requires planning shipments, analyzing data for cost savings, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

With a hybrid work model and growth opportunities, this position offers balance between remote work and in-office collaboration in a key industrial hub.

Qualifications

• Experience as Logistics Planner or similar transportation role.
• Familiar with transportation management systems and logistics software.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Ability to optimize routes and negotiate with carriers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly transportation activities to meet delivery deadlines.
• Optimize shipping routes and modes to reduce costs and improve transit times.
• Manage carrier relationships, negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Analyze logistics data including costs and delivery performance for improvements.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and customer service to ensure order fulfillment.
• Prepare reports on logistics activities, performance metrics and cost analysis for management.

Skills

Transportation planning

TMS proficiency

Analytical skills

Carrier negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Logistics Planner to optimize transportation routes, manage carrier relationships and ensure efficient movement of goods in Rustenburg. The role requires planning shipments, analyzing data for cost savings, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

With a hybrid work model and growth opportunities, this position offers balance between remote work and in-office collaboration in a key industrial hub.