Remote Route Optimization Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an analytical and innovative Remote Route Optimization Specialist to enhance a national delivery network. This role offers fully remote work from a home office and involves analyzing routes, developing optimized plans, and reducing transit times and costs.

You will work with advanced routing software, coordinate with dispatch teams, and monitor KPIs to drive efficiency and cost savings while staying current with best practices in logistics management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in route planning, logistics analysis, or transportation planning.
• Strong proficiency with route optimization software and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or similar.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote role.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Geography, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current delivery routes and operational data to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Develop, test, and implement optimized route plans using advanced routing software and algorithms.
• Collaborate with dispatch teams and drivers to gather feedback and ensure the successful implementation of optimized routes.
• Monitor route performance metrics and provide regular reports on cost savings, efficiency gains, and key performance indicators.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in route optimization and logistics management.
• Proactively identify potential route disruptions and develop contingency plans.

Skills

Route optimization

Logistics analysis

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Operations Research (related)

Tools

Routing software

TMS

Excel

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an analytical and innovative Remote Route Optimization Specialist to enhance their delivery network's efficiency. This position is ideal for someone passionate about data analysis and logistics, who can work independently from a home office. You will be responsible for analyzing existing routes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing strategies to reduce transit times, fuel costs, and overall operational expenses. This role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of optimizing logistics for a national distribution network, contributing to a company that values efficiency and technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current delivery routes and operational data to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Develop, test, and implement optimized route plans using advanced routing software and algorithms.
• Collaborate with dispatch teams and drivers to gather feedback and ensure the successful implementation of optimized routes.
• Monitor route performance metrics and provide regular reports on cost savings, efficiency gains, and key performance indicators.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in route optimization and logistics management.
• Proactively identify potential route disruptions and develop contingency plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in route planning, logistics analysis, or transportation planning.
• Strong proficiency with route optimization software and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or similar.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote role.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Geography, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge routing technology and drive impactful changes.
• Access to professional development resources and training.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking remote team environment.