Remote Logistics Network Strategist: Optimize & Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Career impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Logistics Network Strategist for designing and optimizing our client's distribution network across South Africa and beyond. You will leverage advanced modeling tools (AnyLogic, Llamasoft, Gurobi) and data analytics to forecast demand, improve routes, and reduce costs while communicating insights to senior stakeholders in a remote-first setup.

This role requires 8+ years in logistics network design, a master’s degree in a quantitative field, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience
• Proven ability to model and optimize networks with tools like AnyLogic or Gurobi
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Design and implement optimal logistics and distribution network strategies.
• Analyze current network performance to identify bottlenecks.
• Use modeling tools to forecast demand and optimize routes.
• Build business cases for network changes including facilities and inventory.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, finance and partners for execution.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Define KPIs to monitor network effectiveness.
• Lead strategic network design projects from start to finish.
• Use data analytics to identify risks and contingency plans.

Skills

Data modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Remote work

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

AnyLogic

Llamasoft

Gurobi

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Logistics Network Strategist for designing and optimizing our client's distribution network across South Africa and beyond. You will leverage advanced modeling tools (AnyLogic, Llamasoft, Gurobi) and data analytics to forecast demand, improve routes, and reduce costs while communicating insights to senior stakeholders in a remote-first setup.

This role requires 8+ years in logistics network design, a master’s degree in a quantitative field, and a track record of