Remote Logistics Planner: Optimize Routes & Deliveries

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote bonuses

Work-life balance

Tech innovations

Health & retirement

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Logistics Planner to join a fully remote team supporting operations in Logistics & Warehousing. You will optimize routes, schedule deliveries, and monitor transportation resources from your home office.

The role emphasizes cost efficiency, carrier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with warehouses and customer service. A logistics or supply chain background is preferred, with remote-work capability and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics planning or related field.
• Understanding of transportation modes, routing optimization, and freight management.
• Proficiency with logistics planning tools and TMS.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for remote work.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and quick, effective decisions.
• A degree or certification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute optimized transportation plans to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Schedule and coordinate shipments, managing carrier relationships and negotiating rates where applicable.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively address any deviations or disruptions.
• Utilize logistics planning software to manage routes, track inventory, and forecast capacity needs.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams and customer service to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Analyze logistics performance data to identify areas for efficiency gains and cost savings.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Decision-making

Remote collaboration

Education

Degree or certification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

TMS

Logistics planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Logistics Planner to join a fully remote team supporting operations in Logistics & Warehousing. You will optimize routes, schedule deliveries, and monitor transportation resources from your home office.

The role emphasizes cost efficiency, carrier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with warehouses and customer service. A logistics or supply chain background is preferred, with remote-work capability and strong problem-solving skills.