Logistics Planner — Hybrid, Growth & Cost Optimization

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work

PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Logistics Planner to join our Sandton team. You will develop distribution plans, analyze stock and demand forecasts, and coordinate transportation partners to ensure timely deliveries.

This hybrid role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to optimize the supply chain. The ideal candidate has a degree in SCM/Logistics or related field and proven distribution experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Logistics Planner or similar role focused on distribution.
• Strong understanding of distribution networks, transportation modes, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in logistics planning software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement distribution and transportation plans.
• Analyze forecasts and inventory levels to ensure stock availability.
• Coordinate with carriers and 3PLs to manage shipments and on-time delivery.
• Monitor logistics costs and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Optimize delivery routes and schedules to improve transit times.
• Manage carrier relations and negotiate rates as needed.

Skills

Logistics planning

Data analysis

Inventory management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Logistics Planner to join our Sandton team. You will develop distribution plans, analyze stock and demand forecasts, and coordinate transportation partners to ensure timely deliveries.

This hybrid role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to optimize the supply chain. The ideal candidate has a degree in SCM/Logistics or related field and proven distribution experience.