Remote Logistics Network Planner

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Logistics Network Planner to design, optimize, and manage a nationwide transportation network from a fully remote setting in South Africa. You will analyze data, develop routing strategies, and manage carrier relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely goods movement.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, 5+ years in logistics planning, and excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on remote collaboration and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SCM, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics planning, network design, or transportation management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and develop data-driven solutions.
• Proficiency in using logistics planning software, optimization tools, and TMS platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Experience in managing carrier relationships is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with South African transportation infrastructure and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for network optimization.
• Develop and implement optimal routing and scheduling strategies for long-haul and regional transportation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external carriers to ensure smooth execution of logistics plans.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with transportation providers to secure competitive rates and service levels.
• Utilize logistics software and modeling tools to forecast demand and plan capacity requirements.
• Monitor KPIs related to network efficiency, cost, and delivery performance.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to reduce transportation costs and improve delivery times.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in logistics and supply chain management.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the transportation network.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on network performance and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Network optimization

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / SCM / related field

Tools

Logistics planning software

Optimization tools

TMS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a nationwide logistics and distribution company, is looking for a proactive Remote Logistics Network Planner to join their team. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your analytical skills to design, optimize, and manage the company's transportation network without the need to be on-site. You will be responsible for analyzing data, developing efficient route strategies, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring the cost-effective and timely movement of goods across the country. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong quantitative background and excellent problem-solving capabilities. This role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of optimizing a complex logistics network.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for network optimization.
• Develop and implement optimal routing and scheduling strategies for long-haul and regional transportation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external carriers to ensure smooth execution of logistics plans.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with transportation providers to secure competitive rates and service levels.
• Utilize logistics software and modeling tools to forecast demand and plan capacity requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to network efficiency, cost, and delivery performance.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to reduce transportation costs and improve delivery times.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in logistics and supply chain management.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the transportation network.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on network performance and strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics planning, network design, or transportation management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and develop data-driven solutions.
• Proficiency in using logistics planning software, optimization tools, and TMS platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Experience in managing carrier relationships is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with South African transportation infrastructure and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote work environment offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the logistics sector.
• Access to advanced logistics planning tools and technologies.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Contribute to significant improvements in a national logistics network from anywhere.