Remote Route Planner

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Route Planner to optimize delivery routes across South Africa. Working from home, you will use routing software to design efficient paths, considering traffic, delivery windows, and vehicle capacity to maximize on-time performance and cost savings.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in route planning or logistics coordination, strong analytical skills, and excellent remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Route Planning, logistics coordination, or transportation management.
• Proficiency with route optimization software (Route4Me, OptimoRoute, or similar) and mapping tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with geographical areas across South Africa is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize daily delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles using specialized routing software.
• Analyze delivery data, traffic patterns, and client requirements to create efficient and cost-effective routes.
• Adjust routes dynamically based on real-time changes, such as traffic incidents or urgent delivery requests.
• Collaborate with dispatchers and drivers to ensure smooth route execution and address any on-road issues.
• Monitor route performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency and cost reduction.
• Maintain accurate records of routes, delivery times, and associated logistics data.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive logistics and delivery service provider operating nationwide, is seeking a meticulous and forward-thinking Remote Route Planner . This role is crucial for optimizing delivery schedules and routes, ensuring maximum efficiency, cost savings, and timely service for our customers across South Africa . Working from home, you will utilize sophisticated routing software and analytical tools to design the most effective delivery paths, considering traffic patterns, delivery windows, and vehicle capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong grasp of logistics optimization and who excels in a remote, data-driven environment, contributing directly to our operational success from anywhere in Gauteng or beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize daily delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles using specialized routing software.
• Analyze delivery data, traffic patterns, and client requirements to create efficient and cost-effective routes.
• Adjust routes dynamically based on real-time changes, such as traffic incidents or urgent delivery requests.
• Collaborate with dispatchers and drivers to ensure smooth route execution and address any on-road issues.
• Monitor route performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency and cost reduction.
• Maintain accurate records of routes, delivery times, and associated logistics data.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Route Planning , logistics coordination, or transportation management.
• Proficiency with route optimization software (e.g., Route4Me, OptimoRoute, or similar) and mapping tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with geographical areas across South Africa is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote position, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge logistics technology.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Be part of a forward-thinking logistics company impacting delivery services nationwide.