Logistics Planner: Optimize Routes & Costs

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Logistics Planner in Paarl to optimize transportation and distribution, ensuring timely, cost-effective movement of goods. You will coordinate with carriers, warehouses, and customers, while monitoring shipments and driving efficiency across the logistics network.

The role requires strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with experience in TMS and logistics software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Logistics Planner, Dispatcher, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of transportation modes, routing, and logistics management principles.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily shipments, optimizing routes and carrier selection.
• Coordinate with carriers, warehouses, and customers to ensure smooth transit of goods.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively address any delays or issues.
• Analyze transportation costs and identify opportunities for savings.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, delivery times, and costs.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency of the logistics network.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners regarding logistics operations.

Skills

Route optimization

TMS

Logistics software

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

TMS

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Logistics Planner in Paarl to optimize transportation and distribution, ensuring timely, cost-effective movement of goods. You will coordinate with carriers, warehouses, and customers, while monitoring shipments and driving efficiency across the logistics network.

The role requires strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with experience in TMS and logistics software.