Remote Logistics Coordinator (Driver Management)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office allowance

Flexible hours

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Logistics Coordinator to manage driver operations from anywhere. You will coordinate daily driver schedules, optimize routes, and ensure fleet utilization with no central location.

The role requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and logistical planning for a dispersed team supporting Western Cape operations and beyond. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in logistics coordination or fleet management, exceptional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; logistics qualifications are a plus.
• Experience in logistics coordination or fleet management is essential.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
• Proficiency with logistics software and route optimization tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule daily activities for remote drivers, ensuring optimal route planning.
• Monitor driver performance and adherence to schedules using telematics and communications.
• Act as main contact for drivers and resolve logistical challenges in real time.
• Maintain records of driver assignments, delivery progress and metrics.
• Communicate across dispatch and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyze delivery data to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Fleet management

Route optimization

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Remote collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Logistics qualifications preferred

Tools

Logistics software

Route optimization tools

Communication platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Logistics Coordinator to manage driver operations from anywhere. This pivotal role involves coordinating daily driver schedules, optimizing routes, and ensuring efficient fleet utilization without being physically present at a central location. You will act as the primary point of contact for drivers, providing support and resolving issues remotely. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, problem-solving, and logistical planning skills, enabling them to effectively manage a dispersed team and contribute to the seamless operation of the logistics network, supporting our operations in the Western Cape and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule daily activities for a team of remote drivers, ensuring optimal route planning.
• Monitor driver performance, adherence to schedules, and compliance with company policies via telematics and communication.
• Serve as the main point of contact for drivers, addressing queries, and resolving logistical challenges in real-time.
• Manage communication flow between drivers, dispatch, and other departments.
• Analyze delivery data to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost reduction.
• Maintain accurate records of driver assignments, delivery progress, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Proven experience in logistics coordination, fleet management, or a similar role.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using logistics software, route optimization tools, and communication platforms.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make quick, informed decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage remote teams effectively.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further qualifications in logistics are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with remote work experience.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in logistics management.
• Allowance for home office setup and internet connectivity.
• A collaborative virtual team environment and supportive company culture.