Logistics Planner: Optimize National Supply Chain & Costs

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 client in Benoni, Gauteng seeks a Logistics Planner to optimize the flow of goods across a national supply chain. You will develop daily, weekly, and monthly plans, coordinate with carriers, monitor shipments, and drive on-time, cost-efficient deliveries.

This role requires sharp analytical skills and experience in transportation management. Join a dynamic team, collaborate with warehouses and sales, and implement process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics planning, transportation management, or supply chain coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize daily, weekly, and monthly transportation and delivery plans.
• Coordinate with carriers and logistics providers to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively address any potential delays or issues.
• Analyze transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Manage the allocation of resources, including fleet capacity and driver schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of all logistical activities and prepare performance reports.
• Collaborate with warehouse operations and sales teams to align logistics plans with business needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the logistics planning function.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external logistics partners.

Job description

Placements24 client in Benoni, Gauteng seeks a Logistics Planner to optimize the flow of goods across a national supply chain. You will develop daily, weekly, and monthly plans, coordinate with carriers, monitor shipments, and drive on-time, cost-efficient deliveries.

This role requires sharp analytical skills and experience in transportation management. Join a dynamic team, collaborate with warehouses and sales, and implement process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and