Hybrid Logistics Planner & Route Optimizer — Drive Cost Savings

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington invites a skilled Logistics Planner and Route Optimizer to enhance our delivery network in the Northern Cape. You will analyze delivery data, design routes, and coordinate with drivers and dispatch teams to ensure timely, cost-effective movements of goods.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical abilities, experience with logistics software, and knowledge of local geography. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration in Upington with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• This role requires a minimum of 3 years in logistics planning or route optimization.
• It requires experience analyzing delivery data and designing cost-efficient routes.
• It demands proficiency with route planning software and GIS tools.
• Strong communication with drivers and dispatch teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage efficient delivery routes for the regional fleet.
• Use route optimization software to minimize travel time and costs.
• Analyze historical delivery data to identify trends and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with dispatchers and drivers for daily schedules.
• Monitor real-time delivery progress and adjust routes as needed.
• Collaborate with fleet management to ensure vehicle availability.
• Prepare reports on route performance and cost savings.
• Stay updated on best practices and new technologies in logistics.
• Assist in forecasting delivery needs and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Route optimization

Logistics software

Data analysis

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

GIS-based routing software

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Placements24 in Upington invites a skilled Logistics Planner and Route Optimizer to enhance our delivery network in the Northern Cape. You will analyze delivery data, design routes, and coordinate with drivers and dispatch teams to ensure timely, cost-effective movements of goods.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical abilities, experience with logistics software, and knowledge of local geography. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration in Upington with remote work flexibility.