Hybrid Regional Transportation Planner

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Transportation Planner to join our regional operations team in a hybrid role, balancing remote strategic planning with on-site collaboration with the operations team. You will optimize the movement of goods across the region, ensure cost-effective and timely transportation solutions, and manage complex scheduling challenges.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of transportation networks, and proficiency in data-driven optimization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in transportation planning or logistics coordination.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and route optimization software.
• Strong data analysis and Excel skills.
• Hybrid work experience and strong communication/negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimized transportation plans for regional shipments.
• Utilize TMS to plan, execute, and track shipments.
• Analyze freight costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with carriers and internal teams to ensure smooth execution.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TMS

Route optimization

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Transportation Planner to join our regional operations team in a hybrid role, balancing remote strategic planning with on-site collaboration with the operations team. You will optimize the movement of goods across the region, ensure cost-effective and timely transportation solutions, and manage complex scheduling challenges.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of transportation networks, and proficiency in data-driven optimization.