Logistics Operations Planner

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Regional exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic Logistics Operations Planner in Paarl to enhance supply chain efficiency. You will forecast, plan, and coordinate movement across transport modes, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with diverse transport modes, and proficiency in logistics planning tools, with a focus on delivering optimized plans aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in logistics planning, transportation management, or related role.
• Strong knowledge of road, rail, sea and air transport modes.
• Proficiency in logistics planning software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders in Paarl.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute logistics plans, optimizing routes and schedules for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with carriers and logistics providers to negotiate rates and SLAs.
• Manage and monitor shipment progress, addressing delays or issues.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to development and implementation of new logistics strategies and technologies.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

MS Office

TMS software

Excel/Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

TMS software

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Logistics Operations Planner to enhance their supply chain efficiency in Paarl . This role is crucial for forecasting, planning, and coordinating the movement of goods across various transportation modes. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable delivery of products. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of transportation networks, and the ability to develop optimized logistics plans that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive logistics plans, optimizing routes and schedules for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with carriers and logistics providers to negotiate rates and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage and monitor shipment progress, proactively addressing any delays or issues.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new logistics strategies and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in logistics planning, transportation management, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of various transportation modes (road, rail, sea, air) and their associated dynamics.
• Proficiency in logistics planning software and tools, as well as MS Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders in Paarl .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Exposure to a wide range of logistics challenges within the Western Cape region.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.