Logistics Network Planner (Remote)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,972,000 - 2,958,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation

Remote work support

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Logistics Network Planner to design, optimize, and manage a global logistics network from a fully remote position. The role focuses on advanced analytics, scenario modeling, and data-driven decisions to improve costs, service levels, and lead times.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s in a related field and have 7+ years of experience in logistics network design, with proficiency in Llamasoft or AnyLogistix and SQL/Python.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 7+ years in logistics network design and optimization.
• Proficiency with Llamasoft or AnyLogistix and SQL/Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and optimize the company's global logistics network, including warehouse locations, transportation routes, and inventory deployment strategies.
• Utilize network modeling software and analytical tools to simulate different scenarios and assess their impact on costs, service levels, and lead times.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather data and validate network assumptions.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for network changes, presenting findings to senior management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in logistics and supply chain management.
• Monitor the performance of the existing network and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Network design

Optimization

Data analysis

Presentations

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, OR Operations Research

Tools

Llamasoft

AnyLogistix

SQL

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Logistics Network Planner to join their globally distributed team, working entirely remotely. This role is critical for designing, optimizing, and managing the company's entire logistics network to ensure maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. You will leverage advanced analytics and modeling tools to evaluate network designs, transportation strategies, and inventory placement. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical individual with extensive experience in supply chain network design and optimization, capable of driving significant improvements from a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, model, and optimize the company's global logistics network, including warehouse locations, transportation routes, and inventory deployment strategies.
• Utilize network modeling software and analytical tools to simulate different scenarios and assess their impact on costs, service levels, and lead times.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather data and validate network assumptions.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for network changes, presenting findings to senior management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in logistics and supply chain management.
• Monitor the performance of the existing network and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in logistics network design, optimization, and transportation strategy.
• Proficiency with advanced network modeling software (e.g., Llamasoft, AnyLogistix) and data analysis tools (SQL, Python).
• Strong understanding of transportation modes, warehousing strategies, and inventory management principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and remote work support.
• Access to advanced planning software and professional development resources.
• The opportunity to shape the future of a global logistics network from anywhere.