Regional Transport Planner

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Performance incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Regional Transport Planner to optimize logistics and delivery operations in Gauteng, focusing on Soweto. You will lead scheduling, route optimization, and resource allocation to meet demand while collaborating with drivers, warehouses, and management.

The role requires strong transport planning experience, analytical skills, and proficiency with planning software. A hybrid work arrangement is offered to balance field and office duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of route optimization, scheduling, and fleet management principles.
• Proficiency in using transport planning software and related technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimal daily and weekly transport and delivery schedules for the region.
• Analyze route efficiency and identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements.
• Coordinate with fleet managers and drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and address any logistical challenges.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers when necessary.
• Utilize transport planning software to model and forecast logistical needs.
• Ensure compliance with all transport regulations and company policies related to scheduling and operations.

Skills

Transport planning

Route optimization

Fleet management

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Transport planning software

Logistics software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Regional Transport Planner to optimize logistics and delivery operations within the Gauteng region, with a focus on supporting operations around Soweto . This role is critical for ensuring efficient routing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet delivery demands effectively. You will work closely with drivers, warehouse staff, and management to enhance operational performance and reduce costs. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your planning skills within the Driving & Transport sector, contributing to a streamlined and cost-effective supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimal daily and weekly transport and delivery schedules for the region.


• Analyze route efficiency and identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements.


• Coordinate with fleet managers and drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and address any logistical challenges.


• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers when necessary.


• Utilize transport planning software to model and forecast logistical needs.


• Ensure compliance with all transport regulations and company policies related to scheduling and operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a similar role.


• Strong understanding of route optimization, scheduling, and fleet management principles.


• Proficiency in using transport planning software and related technologies.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Effective communication and negotiation skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance incentives.


• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.


• Opportunity to shape regional transport strategies.


• Professional development and training opportunities.


• A key role supporting logistics in the vibrant Gauteng area, including Soweto .