Remote Logistics & Route Optimization Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Route planning software access

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics and Route Planner to optimize transportation operations from a home office. You will design, implement, and monitor routes using advanced routing software, considering distance, time, traffic, and delivery priorities to achieve cost efficiency and on-time performance.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in route planning and logistics coordination, strong mathematical skills, and excellent communication to coordinate with remote

Qualifications

• Proven experience in route planning, logistics coordination, or transportation management.
• National and international routing coordination experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with route optimization software such as Route4Me, ORTEC, or PTV.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills for data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Utilize advanced routing software to plan daily, weekly, and monthly delivery schedules.
• Monitor real-time delivery progress and make necessary adjustments to routes due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with dispatch and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of delivery plans.
• Maintain accurate records of planned routes, delivery times, and performance metrics.

Skills

Route optimization

Analytical skills

Remote coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Route4Me

ORTEC

PTV

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics and Route Planner to optimize transportation operations from a home office. You will design, implement, and monitor routes using advanced routing software, considering distance, time, traffic, and delivery priorities to achieve cost efficiency and on-time performance.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in route planning and logistics coordination, strong mathematical skills, and excellent communication to coordinate with remote