Remote Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybride; ZAR 201 000 - 357 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and remote work

Opportunity to work flexibly from home

Access to professional development

Remote collaboration culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator to manage transport operations from home, serving Mossel Bay and beyond. This role focuses on optimizing delivery schedules, coordinating with drivers, and ensuring efficient flow of goods.

You will coordinate remotely, track movements in real time, and maintain accurate records to support a reliable and customer-focused logistics network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, dispatch, or transport coordination.
• Knowledge of transportation management systems and route planning software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in communication tools and standard office software.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and manage daily dispatch operations, assigning routes and vehicles to drivers remotely.
• Communicate effectively with drivers via phone, email, and dispatch software to provide instructions and updates.
• Track vehicle movements and delivery progress in real-time, ensuring adherence to schedules.
• Address and resolve any logistical challenges or disruptions promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of dispatches, deliveries, and driver performance metrics.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to coordinate delivery requirements and provide status updates.

Connaissances

Logistics management

Dispatching

Route planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Remote coordination

Outils

Transportation management systems

Route planning software

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is expanding its operational reach and seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator to manage transport operations from home, serving the Mossel Bay region and beyond. This position is vital for optimizing delivery schedules, coordinating with drivers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities, thriving in a remote work environment. You will be instrumental in streamlining logistics processes, enhancing customer satisfaction, and contributing to the company's success through effective remote coordination and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily dispatch operations, assigning routes and vehicles to drivers remotely.
• Communicate effectively with drivers via phone, email, and dispatch software to provide instructions and updates.
• Track vehicle movements and delivery progress in real-time, ensuring adherence to schedules.
• Address and resolve any logistical challenges or disruptions promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of dispatches, deliveries, and driver performance metrics.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to coordinate delivery requirements and provide status updates.

Requirements

• Proven experience in logistics, dispatch, or a related transport coordination role.
• Strong understanding of transportation management systems and route planning software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in communication tools and standard office software.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, making quick decisions.
• A dedicated home office setup with reliable internet connectivity is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work allowance.
• Opportunity to work flexibly from home.
• Contribute to a growing logistics network with significant impact.
• Access to professional development resources.
• A culture that embraces remote collaboration and efficiency.