Remote Regional Transport Planner

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Fully remote position

Flexible work-life integration

Advanced planning software tools

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an analytical Remote Regional Transport Planner to oversee and optimize transport routes and schedules for the Upington region and surrounding Northern Cape areas. This fully remote role requires strong data-driven decision making, collaboration with drivers and managers, and the ability to adapt plans to changing conditions while keeping costs in check.

Join a forward-thinking logistics company offering remote flexibility and access to advanced planning tools, with clear

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning or logistics coordination.
• Proficiency with transport management software and route optimization tools.
• Strong understanding of logistics principles and supply chain operations.
• Data-driven decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent remote communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently from a remote location.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize daily, weekly, and monthly transport plans and schedules for the Upington region.
• Analyze route data, delivery times, and operational costs to identify areas for efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with drivers and dispatch teams to ensure adherence to planned routes and schedules.
• Manage vehicle allocation and resource deployment to meet operational demands effectively.
• Stay informed about regional transport regulations, traffic conditions, and potential disruptions.
• Generate reports on transport performance, costs, and efficiency metrics for management review.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Data analysis

Route optimization

Remote communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an analytical and experienced Remote Regional Transport Planner to oversee and optimize transportation routes and schedules for their operations serving the Upington region and surrounding Northern Cape areas. This fully remote role involves strategic planning to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of goods. You will work closely with drivers and operational managers to develop effective logistics strategies, manage resources, and adapt plans to changing conditions. This is a key position requiring strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of regional logistics challenges to support our remote workforce and ensure service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize daily, weekly, and monthly transport plans and schedules for the Upington region.
• Analyze route data, delivery times, and operational costs to identify areas for efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with drivers and dispatch teams to ensure adherence to planned routes and schedules.
• Manage vehicle allocation and resource deployment to meet operational demands effectively.
• Stay informed about regional transport regulations, traffic conditions, and potential disruptions.
• Generate reports on transport performance, costs, and efficiency metrics for management review.

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a similar role, with strong analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in using transport management software, route optimization tools, and related technologies.
• Excellent understanding of logistics principles and supply chain operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, suitable for remote interaction.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex planning tasks from a remote location.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunity to contribute strategically to the logistics network in the Northern Cape.
• Access to advanced planning and optimization software tools.
• Professional growth opportunities within a forward-thinking logistics company.