Logistics Planner - Paarl

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Logistics Planner to optimize transportation and distribution for their operations in Paarl . This role is essential for ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods, coordinating with carriers, and managing shipping schedules. You will play a key part in streamlining our logistics and warehousing processes, aiming for maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong understanding of transportation networks.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in logistics planning.
• A dynamic work environment with opportunities to impact operations.
• Collaborative team atmosphere focused on efficiency.