Logistics Scheduler & Route Planner

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

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.