Remote Delivery Route Planner

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Delivery Route Planner to optimize our delivery network in South Africa. You will design efficient routes for our drivers, leveraging routing software to minimize costs while ensuring timely deliveries across service areas including East London.

You will collaborate with dispatch and drivers, analyze performance data, and stay informed about traffic and road conditions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in route planning, logistics coordination, or dispatch.
• Proficiency with route optimization software (RouteXL, OptimoRoute).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of geographical areas and traffic patterns.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize daily delivery routes for multiple drivers, considering distance, traffic, and delivery windows.
• Utilize routing software and mapping tools to create efficient schedules.
• Analyze route performance data and identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Communicate route plans and adjustments clearly to dispatchers and drivers.
• Stay informed about traffic conditions, road closures, and factors affecting delivery times.
• Collaborate with logistics management to implement best practices in route optimization.

Skills

Route planning

Logistics coordination

Analytical skills

Remote work

Communication skills

Tools

RouteXL

OptimoRoute

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and analytical Remote Delivery Route Planner to optimize their delivery network. In this fully remote position, you will be responsible for designing the most efficient and cost-effective routes for our fleet of drivers, ensuring timely deliveries across various service areas. Your work will directly impact operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and cost savings. You will collaborate closely with dispatch teams and drivers, utilizing advanced routing software to achieve optimal outcomes. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in problem-solving, possess strong spatial reasoning skills, and are adept at working independently in a remote-first environment, contributing to seamless logistics operations in regions like East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize daily delivery routes for multiple drivers, considering factors like distance, traffic, and delivery windows.
• Utilize specialized route planning software and mapping tools to create efficient schedules.
• Analyze route performance data and identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Communicate route plans and any necessary adjustments clearly to dispatchers and drivers.
• Stay informed about traffic conditions, road closures, and other factors affecting delivery times.
• Collaborate with logistics management to implement best practices in route optimization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in route planning , logistics coordination, or dispatch.
• Proficiency with route optimization software (e.g., RouteXL, OptimoRoute, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of geographical areas and traffic patterns.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting .
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with operational teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work opportunity with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth in logistics and route optimization.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team environment.
• Direct impact on the efficiency and success of delivery operations.