Remote Logistics Network Architect & Strategist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Executive-level salary and bonus

Opportunity to shape global logistics

Access to optimization tools and data

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Remote Logistics Network Optimizer to design, model, and implement strategies for a global logistics network. This remote role focuses on improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and resilience through advanced network modeling and optimization tools.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in logistics or network design, a Master’s degree in a quantitative field, and strong data analysis skills (SQL, Python, R).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field relevant to supply chain (e.g., SCM, IE, OR).
• 5–7 years in logistics, supply chain, or network design with an optimization focus.
• Experience with network modeling/optimization software (Llamasoft, AnyLogic, Gurobi, CPLEX).
• Proficient data analysis/visualization (SQL, Python, R, Tableau/Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Analyze current logistics network infrastructure and identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and apply advanced network modeling and optimization to design optimal configurations.
• Evaluate warehouse locations, capacity planning, and transport routes.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and present data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to implement optimization strategies.
• Develop KPIs and metrics to monitor network performance and improvements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in network design.
• Create reports and presentations to communicate findings and outcomes.
• Model impacts of business scenarios on the network and sustainability.
• Ensure network design aligns with sustainability goals.

Skills

Network modeling

Optimization techniques

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related quantitative field

Tools

Llamasoft

AnyLogic

Gurobi

CPLEX

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Remote Logistics Network Optimizer to design, model, and implement strategies for a global logistics network. This remote role focuses on improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and resilience through advanced network modeling and optimization tools.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in logistics or network design, a Master’s degree in a quantitative field, and strong data analysis skills (SQL, Python, R).