Logistics Planner

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Logistics Planner to optimize transportation routes, manage carrier relationships and ensure efficient movement of goods in Rustenburg. The role requires planning shipments, analyzing data for cost savings, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

With a hybrid work model and growth opportunities, this position offers balance between remote work and in-office collaboration in a key industrial hub.

Qualifications

• Experience as Logistics Planner or similar transportation role.
• Familiar with transportation management systems and logistics software.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Ability to optimize routes and negotiate with carriers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly transportation activities to meet delivery deadlines.
• Optimize shipping routes and modes to reduce costs and improve transit times.
• Manage carrier relationships, negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Analyze logistics data including costs and delivery performance for improvements.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and customer service to ensure order fulfillment.
• Prepare reports on logistics activities, performance metrics and cost analysis for management.

Skills

Transportation planning

TMS proficiency

Analytical skills

Carrier negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

TMS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and forward-thinking Logistics Planner to join their team in Rustenburg . This role is essential for optimizing transportation routes, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring the efficient movement of goods across the supply chain. You will be responsible for planning and scheduling shipments, analyzing logistics data to identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners. This position offers a hybrid work model , combining the flexibility of remote work with essential in-office collaboration, providing a balanced approach to logistics management in a key industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly transportation activities to meet delivery deadlines.
• Optimize shipping routes and modes of transport to reduce costs and improve transit times.
• Manage relationships with carriers, negotiating contracts and monitoring performance.
• Analyze logistics data , including costs, transit times, and delivery performance, to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and customer service teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Prepare reports on logistics activities, performance metrics, and cost analysis for management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Logistics Planner or in a similar transportation role.
• Strong knowledge of transportation management systems and logistics software .
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in route optimization and carrier negotiation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and in-person team collaboration.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in logistics.A dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.