Remote Logistics Planner: Data-Driven Cost Optimizer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Nationwide impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and analytical Logistics Planner to join its remote-based supply chain team. You will develop and optimize transportation plans, analyze data, and coordinate with carriers to ensure timely and cost-efficient deliveries across regions, including Vereeniging.

In this remote role, you will leverage a TMS to plan, execute, and track shipments, monitor performance, and implement solutions to improve delivery times while reducing costs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics planning, transportation management, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex logistics data.
• Proficiency in using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and related software.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills for liaising with carriers.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize daily, weekly, and monthly transportation plans.
• Analyze logistics data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with internal teams (warehouse, sales) and external carriers to manage shipment schedules.
• Monitor carrier performance and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) to plan, execute, and track shipments.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential logistical disruptions and delays.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Logistics planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Tools

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and analytical Logistics Planner to join its remote-based supply chain team. You will develop and optimize transportation plans, analyze data, and coordinate with carriers to ensure timely and cost-efficient deliveries across regions, including Vereeniging.

In this remote role, you will leverage a TMS to plan, execute, and track shipments, monitor performance, and implement solutions to improve delivery times while reducing costs.