Remote Fleet Operations Planner

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Benefits package

Professional development

National logistics network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Fleet Operations Planner to manage and optimize transportation fleet operations from a remote location. The role focuses on route planning, driver scheduling, and maximizing fleet utilization with advanced logistics software and data analysis.

The ideal candidate has substantial fleet operations experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fleet operations planning or similar.
• Proficiency with fleet management software and route optimization tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities for remote teams.
• Ability to manage complex schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimized daily, weekly, and monthly fleet schedules and routes.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles to tasks, ensuring regulatory compliance and hours.
• Monitor fleet performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.
• Use fleet management software to track assets, maintenance, and costs.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams to resolve issues proactively.
• Analyze data to forecast needs and improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Fleet planning

Logistics management

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Tools

Fleet software

Route optimization tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Remote Fleet Operations Planner to manage and optimize their transportation fleet operations entirely from a remote location. This crucial role involves strategic planning of routes, driver scheduling, and ensuring maximum fleet utilization and efficiency. You will leverage advanced logistics software and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who thrives in a remote-first setting and possesses a deep understanding of fleet dynamics and operational excellence, working on assignments that may support regions like Upington and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimized daily, weekly, and monthly fleet schedules and routes.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles to specific tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations and driver hours.
• Monitor fleet performance metrics, identifying trends and implementing strategies for improvement.
• Utilize fleet management software to track assets, manage maintenance schedules, and control costs.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams and drivers to resolve operational issues proactively.
• Analyze data to forecast needs and improve overall operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Significant experience in fleet operations planning, logistics management, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in fleet management software, route optimization tools, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, essential for remote team collaboration.
• Ability to manage complex schedules and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a reliable home office setup and high-speed internet for remote work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Flexible and fully remote working arrangement.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in logistics technology.
• Be a key contributor to a national logistics network from the comfort of your home.