On-Site Transportation Planner: Route Optimization (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Transportation Planner in Pretoria to oversee daily transport operations. The role includes planning routes, selecting carriers, and ensuring compliance with regulations while coordinating with warehouse and sales teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in transportation planning or logistics coordination, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with TMS software. On-site role within Gauteng region offers growth and stability.

Qualifications

• Experience as Transportation Planner or Logistics Coordinator or similar role.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Experience with TMS or similar software.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly routes and loads.
• Select carriers and negotiate rates for cost-effectiveness.
• Track shipments and provide real-time updates to stakeholders.
• Monitor carrier performance and SLAs.
• Identify opportunities for route optimization and savings.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain transportation documentation and records.
• Coordinate with warehouse and sales teams for pickups/deliveries.
• Respond to transportation issues and inquiries promptly.

Skills

Transportation planning

Logistics coordination

Regulatory knowledge

TMS proficiency

Negotiation

Communication

Under pressure/Deadlines

Education

High school diploma

Degree in logistics or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Transportation Planner in Pretoria to oversee daily transport operations. The role includes planning routes, selecting carriers, and ensuring compliance with regulations while coordinating with warehouse and sales teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in transportation planning or logistics coordination, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with TMS software. On-site role within Gauteng region offers growth and stability.