Hybrid Logistics Route Planner – Mossel Bay Expert

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Logistics Route Planner for Mossel Bay and surrounding areas in a hybrid role, combining office-based planning with remote work. The successful candidate will optimize daily delivery routes, work with GPS-based tools, and continuously improve efficiency and on-time performance.

Applicants should have strong analytical skills, experience in logistics, and excellent communication with drivers and management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics and route planning.
• Proficiency with route optimization software and GPS navigation.
• Strong knowledge of Mossel Bay and Western Cape; strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and refine daily delivery routes for a fleet serving Mossel Bay and beyond.
• Utilize route planning software and GPS to maximize efficiency and reduce mileage and fuel costs.
• Analyze delivery data, traffic patterns, and constraints to create effective routes.
• Collaborate with dispatchers and drivers to implement routes and adjust as needed.
• Monitor progress and performance metrics, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure routes comply with vehicle restrictions, time windows, and customer requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Route planning

Logistics coordination

Communication

Tools

RouteXL

OptimoRoute

Google Maps for Business

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Logistics Route Planner for Mossel Bay and surrounding areas in a hybrid role, combining office-based planning with remote work. The successful candidate will optimize daily delivery routes, work with GPS-based tools, and continuously improve efficiency and on-time performance.

Applicants should have strong analytical skills, experience in logistics, and excellent communication with drivers and management.