Logistics Schedular

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly organized Logistics Scheduler to manage the flow of goods within the Soweto, Gauteng region. You will coordinate transportation schedules, allocate resources, and ensure deliveries and pickups are precise and timely.

Collaborating with dispatch, drivers, and warehouse staff, you will design efficient routes to minimize transit times and costs while upholding service levels.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling software.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation schedules across the distribution network to ensure on-time deliveries and pickups.
• Allocate resources efficiently (drivers, vehicles, and warehousing) to optimize route planning and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with dispatch, drivers and warehouse staff to create efficient routes and schedules.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a highly organized and efficient Logistics Scheduler to manage and optimize the flow of goods within their distribution network, serving the Soweto, Gauteng region. This role is essential for coordinating transportation schedules, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring that all deliveries and pickups are managed with precision and timeliness. You will work closely with the dispatch team, drivers, and warehouse staff to create efficient routes and schedules that minimize transit times and costs. The successful candidate will possess strong planning and organizational skills, proficiency in scheduling software, and excellent communication abilities. This is a critical support role within our client's logistics operations in Soweto. Our client strives for operational excellence, and your role in meticulous scheduling is fundamental to achieving this. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of daily logistics activities, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and operational cost-effectiveness.