Remote Route Optimization Strategist | Flexible Hours

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Route Optimization Specialist to enhance our national delivery network from home. You will design efficient routes, leverage routing software, and analyze data to improve cost, time, and service levels across the country, with a focus on Mahikeng, North West.

The ideal candidate has strong logistics knowledge, excellent analytics, and the ability to work autonomously in a fully remote role while keeping stakeholders informed through clear reporting

Qualifications

• Proven experience in route planning and optimization.
• Experience with GIS software and data visualization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with Mahikeng, North West roads is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine delivery routes for various fleet sizes.
• Use routing software and GIS to analyze patterns, delivery windows, and constraints.
• Collaborate with dispatchers and drivers to adjust routes.
• Minimize mileage, fuel use, and delivery times while maximizing capacity.
• Generate reports on route efficiency and cost savings.
• Support the implementation of new routing technologies and initiatives.

Skills

Route planning

Logistics

Problem solving

Data interpretation

GIS analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field

Tools

Route4Me

Descartes

Trimble

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Route Optimization Specialist to enhance our national delivery network from home. You will design efficient routes, leverage routing software, and analyze data to improve cost, time, and service levels across the country, with a focus on Mahikeng, North West.

The ideal candidate has strong logistics knowledge, excellent analytics, and the ability to work autonomously in a fully remote role while keeping stakeholders informed through clear reporting