Remote Logistics Planner & Route Optimizer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health benefits

Professional development

State-of-the-art planning tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Logistics Planner & Scheduler to join our remote team. You will develop optimized delivery schedules, manage fleet capacity, and coordinate with dispatch and operations to ensure cost-effective logistics nationwide, including opportunities to influence Kimberley-based operations.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with TMS software, and a proactive approach in a fully remote setting with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in logistics planning or transportation scheduling.
• Proven experience with logistics planning software and route optimization tools.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent understanding of transportation operations, fleet management and supply chain principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimized delivery schedules for a fleet of vehicles, considering delivery windows and driver availability.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for cost savings and service improvements.
• Collaborate with dispatch and operations teams to ensure effective execution of planned schedules.
• Manage fleet capacity planning, forecasting future needs and adjusting fleet size or resources.

Skills

Logistics planning

Route optimization

TMS software

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Forecasting tools

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Logistics Planner & Scheduler to join our remote team. You will develop optimized delivery schedules, manage fleet capacity, and coordinate with dispatch and operations to ensure cost-effective logistics nationwide, including opportunities to influence Kimberley-based operations.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with TMS software, and a proactive approach in a fully remote setting with cross-functional collaboration.